Job Description
Job Title: EHCP Co-ordinator
Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum
Grade: D
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
As an EHCP Co-ordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with SEND by managing the statutory Education, Health, and Care (EHC) care processes. You will liaise with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure that high-quality EHC plans are produced, meeting legal requirements and the individual needs of children and young people.
If you have the skills, experience, and passion to support children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
• Manage and coordinate the EHC Needs assessment and annual review processes
• Respond empathetically and professionally to enquiries from families, schools, and other stakeholders.
• Organise and prioritise your workload effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Facilitate, arrange, and accurately record meetings.
• Provide advice and guidance to schools, parents, and other professionals on the SEND process.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and guidelines while communicating complex information clearly.
• Maintain high-quality case records and contribute to the production of legally compliant and person-centred EHC plans.
• Utilise IT skills to produce complex documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including families, schools, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities and workplace discrimination.
About you
To Be Successful In This Role, you will need:
• Experience in statutory SEND assessment procedures and a demonstrable understanding of the EHC needs assessment process.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to provide clear and empathetic responses to enquiries.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently, managing competing deadlines.
• IT proficiency, including experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of key legislation, including the Education Act 1996 and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• A commitment to inclusivity and equality, with an understanding of discrimination in the workplace.
Why Join Us?
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team.
• Enjoy a rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.
DBS Check: An Enhanced DBS Check with Children's Barred List is required for this role.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 18/09/2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 28/09/2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Tina Martin, SEND Team Manager, Quality Assurance & CPD at tmartin@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £33,531 - £38,052 per year