Aatom Recruitment is hiring on behalf of Local Authority for the role of RQ#removed# - EHC Assessment and Review Co-ordinator

Job Title: RQ#removed# - EHC Assessment and Review Co-ordinator

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Hours per week: 36

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled SEN EHC Needs Assessment and Review Coordinator to join our Education, Health and Care (EHC) Service. This is a vital role supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You will be responsible for:

Managing a complex caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Drafting high-quality EHC Plans, ensuring they are person-centred, outcome-focused and fully evidence-based.

Processing annual reviews within statutory timeframes.

Coordinating multi-agency input across education, health and social care, ensuring strong relationships with families, schools, SENCOs and professionals.

Overseeing a large caseload of Looked After Children and young people transitioning into adult social care provision.

Managing high-cost out-of-borough placements and arrangements for children educated otherwise than at school.

Ensuring all EHC assessments are completed within the statutory 20-week timeframe.

Supporting Tribunal case preparation, responses to complaints, and contributions to service improvement.

This role is central to delivering high-quality statutory SEND functions under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice (2015).

About You: You will bring:

Strong knowledge of the Children & Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice, and associated legislation.

Experience in casework management within SEND, education, or a related local authority service.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Confidence in building constructive relationships with families, schools, health professionals and partners.

High-quality written and verbal communication skills.

A commitment to inclusive practice, partnership working and improving outcomes for children and young people.

A degree-level qualification is required; SEND-related qualifications are desirable.

What We Offer

A collaborative, ambitious and supportive team.

Opportunities for professional development and growth.

The ability to contribute to a high-impact service supporting some of our most vulnerable children and families.

A working culture built on our PACE values: Productive, Ambitious, Collaborative and Enterprising.