Senior EHCP Coordinator

Vac Description

The Senior EHCP Coordinator will play a critical role in overseeing and reviewing placements of children and young people in settings other than maintained special schools. The role will focus on ensuring value for money, improving the quality of the EHCP and improving outcomes for children and young people, rigorously assessing the necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of placements. The role is a 24-month fixed term contract opportunity.

You will be visiting settings and providers, attending annual reviews and working in partnership with colleagues in social care, health and education.

This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic change, improve educational outcomes for children, and ensure responsible financial stewardship of the High Needs Block.

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, please apply to recruitment@cognus.org.uk with the completed application form, downloaded from https://www.cognus.org.uk/work-with-us/currentvacancies/cognus-applicat…, outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight on Monday 18th May 2026. Candidates are requested to be available for interview on 26th and 27th May 2026.

About the Role and Our Ideal Candidate

The Senior EHCP Coordinator will play a critical role in overseeing and reviewing placements of children and young people in settings other than maintained special schools. The role will focus on ensuring value for money, improving the quality of the EHCP and improving outcomes for children and young people, rigorously assessing the necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of placements. The role is a 24-month fixed term contract opportunity.

You will be visiting settings and providers, attending annual reviews and working in partnership with colleagues in social care, health and education.

This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic change, improve educational outcomes for children, and ensure responsible financial stewardship of the High Needs Block.