Senior EHCP Coordinator

Do you see yourself using your expertise to lead and influence high‑quality SEND practice?

Applying your experience to support children and young people with SEND to achieve the best possible outcomes?

Does the idea of joining a collaborative, ambitious service inspire you?

If so, we have the perfect role for you!

Our SEND Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior EHCP Coordinator to join our experienced team and help make a real difference for children, young people, and their families.

About the Role:

As a Senior EHCP Coordinator, you will play a critical role in leading and supporting high‑quality SEND practice across the service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a complex caseload of Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans, ensuring quality, timeliness, and lawful decision‑making
• Providing senior oversight, guidance, and mentoring to SEND Coordinators, supporting consistent and confident practice
• Leading on complex cases, escalations, and multi‑agency problem‑solving with families, schools, and partner agencies
• Contributing to service improvement through quality assurance, reflective practice, and performance oversight
• Working collaboratively across education, health, and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND

About You:

You will be an experienced SEND professional with a strong commitment to collaborative, child‑centred practice. You will bring:

• Significant experience working within SEND, including EHC needs assessments and planning
• A strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory processes, and best practice
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and make confident, lawful, and child‑focused decisions
• Experience of supporting, mentoring, or leading colleagues within a SEND or related service
• Excellent communication and partnership‑working skills with families, schools, and multi‑agency professionals
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people

About the Team:

Southwark offers the opportunity to lead and influence high‑quality SEND practice within a diverse and ambitious borough. As part of the SEND Service, you’ll be joining a supportive and committed team that values collaboration, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.

In this senior role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex and rewarding cases, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to service development—while keeping children and families firmly at the centre of decision‑making. We place a strong emphasis on professional autonomy, learning, and staff development, making this a fulfilling role where your expertise will truly make a difference.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Marianna Dal Pozzo at marianna.dalpozzo@southwark.gov.uk.

Additional Information:

• Hours of work, 36 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Permanent position

This post required an Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced - Adults and Children (Barred) level.

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Recruitment Timeline:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 20th May 2026.

Shortlisting date: Friday 22nd May 2026.

Interview date: Friday 29th May 2026.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

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