EHC Coordinator - Hertfordshire

EHC Coordinator - Hertfordshire
Rate per day: £300 per day
Location: Hertfordshire
Working Pattern: Hybrid – predominantly home-based, with on-site attendance varying week to week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced EHC Coordinator to join Hertfordshire’s SEND service. This is a hybrid role, with the majority of work undertaken from home, although on-site attendance will be required depending on service needs.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring statutory processes and timescales are met.
• Coordinate EHC needs assessments, annual reviews, amendments and updates to EHCPs.
• Work closely with schools, families, social care, health professionals and other key stakeholders.
• Liaise closely with the Virtual School Education Adviser supporting the child.
• Ensure the needs and circumstances of children looked after are appropriately reflected within the EHCP process.
• Understand the responsibilities of Local Authority professionals as Corporate Parents.
• Recognise and respond to the potential barriers to learning and participation that children looked after may experience as a result of previous trauma and adverse experiences.
• Ensure appropriate education provision and support are identified and coordinated to meet individual needs.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure work is completed in line with SEND legislation, statutory guidance and Local Authority procedures.

Requirements

• Strong experience working within a Local Authority SEND/EHC service.
• Previous experience coordinating or managing EHCPs and statutory SEND processes.
• Good understanding of the needs of children looked after and the role of Corporate Parenting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Virtual School and wider professional network.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, statutory timescales and the EHCP framework.
• Excellent communication, organisation and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a predominantly remote environment.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on [phone removed] or email [email removed].