Job description

5-6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking experienced and detail-focused EHC Plan Writers to support a high-performing Special Educational Needs (SEN) service during a period of increased demand.

• The successful applicants will be responsible for drafting and amending Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans in line with statutory timescales.

• Working closely with EHC Coordinators, families, and professionals, you will ensure that all plans are accurate, comprehensive, and fully reflect the needs of children and young people.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Draft and amend Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans based on reports and input from families, professionals, and agencies

• Ensure EHC Plans are completed within statutory 20-week timescales

• Attend multi-agency meetings, where appropriate, to support EHC Coordinators in the planning process

• Interpret and apply principles of the SEND Code of Practice throughout the plan-writing process

• Keep plans updated to reflect changes in a child or young person’s needs or journey

• Collate and review information from various professionals and organisations to ensure EHC Plans are holistic and person-centred

• Work in partnership with health, education, social care, and voluntary sector colleagues to promote effective joint working

• Provide support to EHC Coordinators, including drafting preparatory notes and collating reports

• Alert SEN Team Managers to any operational risks or issues that may impact service performance

• Contribute to the development of best practice and quality assurance in EHC Plan writing

• Take on additional responsibilities in the development of SEND provision, as agreed with SEN Team Managers

• Participate in and/or deliver training relating to EHC Plan writing and quality assurance

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience writing or coordinating EHC Plans

• Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory EHC processes

• Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail and clarity

• Ability to interpret complex information from multi-disciplinary reports

• Strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines under pressure

• Experience of working collaboratively with education, health, and social care professionals

• Confidence in attending and contributing to multi-agency planning meetings

• Commitment to inclusive practice and child-centred planning

• Experience working in local authority SEN services or education settings

• Familiarity with case management systems and digital plan-writing tools

• Understanding of the broader SEND landscape, including assessment pathways and support services

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 01/08/2025 @12:00.

EHC Plan writer

EHC Plan writer

Job description

Karina Nazarenko