SEND EHCP Co-ordinator

Job Title: EHCP Coordinator
Salary: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 councils 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 councils diversity and equality policies
6. To ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc. the councils Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work
7. To fully understand and be aware of the commitment to Section17 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
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

DBS Check: Enhanced with Childrens 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

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

SENDCo-ordinatorJobProfileJuly25

Application Requirements

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