Admissions & EHCP Co-Ordinator

Overview

The Trustees and Governors are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Admissions & Education, Health & Care Plan Co-Ordinator to support admissions and be responsible for the annual review process and tribunal representations for pupils for Samuel Laycock School.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

Experience of working within a school, college or similar setting in an administrative, SEND or business support role
Sound knowledge and practical experience of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, including assessments, annual reviews, amendments and statutory deadlines
Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people and families to help overcome barriers to learning, development and participation
The ability to build positive and productive relationships with parents, carers, pupils, colleagues, Local Authorities and external professionals
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present information clearly, sensitively and professionally to a wide range of audiences
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet statutory deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, reports and confidential documentation in line with data protection requirements
The ability to analyse information, identify needs and develop practical solutions to support positive outcomes for pupils
A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to use initiative and work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team
Strong ICT skills, including the use of databases, spreadsheets, word processing packages and school information systems
Experience of coordinating meetings, liaising with multiple stakeholders and ensuring actions are completed within required timescales
The ability to line manage, support and develop administrative staff to ensure high standards of service delivery
Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, SEND legislation and the barriers that children and young people with additional needs may face
A commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly across the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust when required