Trust EHCP Coordinator

About this role

Swale Academies Trust is seeking a dedicated Trust EHCP
Coordinator (HLTA Level) to join our team. In this targeted capacity role, you
will work under the direction of the Trust SEND Lead to provide crucial
administrative and operational support across primary and secondary Trust
schools.

You will focus on auditing existing SEND backlogs, collating
multi-agency evidence, drafting applications, and submitting robust Education,
Health and Care Plan (EHCP) requests to secure vital resources for pupils with
complex needs

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead the collation of evidence, drafting and
timely submission of EHCNA requests across designated schools.

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Audit existing caseloads and flexibly deploy
across schools to tackle application backlogs where demand is highest.

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Serve as a central point of contact between
school SENCOs, teaching staff, health professionals, and external agencies to
gather essential assessment data.

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Maintain complete working knowledge of the SEND
Code of Practice and local authority criteria to ensure legal alignment.

Key Requirements:

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GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade
C/4 or above.

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Level 2 or 3 Diploma (or equivalent) and working
at or towards HLTA professional standards.

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Proven experience navigating the EHCP
application process and compiling statutory assessment paperwork.

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Experience working with children within a
learning environment.

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Solid working knowledge of the SEND Code of
Practice, local authority processes, and high-incidence SEND need types.

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Exceptional written communication skills for
drafting precise, legally defensible reports.

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Strong organisational skills, initiative, and
the ability to manage multiple complex cases under strict statutory
deadlines.

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Flexibility to adapt to different school
environments and travel across Trust sites as required (although much of the
work will be able to be completed virtually).

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in
the accompanying recruitment pack.