SEND EHCP Co-ordinator

Job Description

Job Title: EHCP Coordinator
Salary: £33,531– £38,052 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade: D
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

We are seeking individuals with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, creative approach to working with professionals, children, young people, and their families. You must have the ability to analyse information from various sources and develop plans that empower children and young people to reach their full potential. Empathy for the challenges faced by young people and their families is essential, alongside the competence to assess and review the needs of vulnerable children and young people.

Applicants should also bring relevant experience, knowledge, and a solid understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and its practical application.

About the Role

Corporate accountabilities:

1. To work with colleagues to achieve service plan objectives and targets
2. To comply with data protection legislation and the council's Information Security Policy, including supporting policies
3. To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regard both to hours of work and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs and requirements
4. To participate in performance development, talent reviews and one-to-ones and to contribute to the identification of your own and team development needs and goals
5. To actively promote and comply with the council's diversity and equality policies
6. To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc., the council's Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work
7. To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section 17 'Duty of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to prevent crime and disorder'
8. At the discretion of the senior management, to undertake other activities as, from time to time, may be agreed consistent with the grade and nature of the role
9. To undertake and maintain relevant mandatory training in line with legislation

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

DBS Check: Enhanced with Children's Barred List

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 11th December 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 4th January 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For an informal discussion regarding the post please contact Tina Martin, SEND Team Manager, QA & CPD at tmartin@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

SEND_Co-ordinator_Job_Profile_July_25

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.

Gaps in Employment Form

Gaps in Employment Example

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