EHCP Administrator

Job Description

Autism Anglia and Doucecroft School, based in Colchester, are seeking an EHCP Administrator. The successful Education and Healthcare Plan Administrator will aim to provide effective administration and organisation, ensuring that EHCP Annual Reviews are held in a timely manner in accordance with statutory legislation. The primary role being to manage the Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process for all students across the school.

Location: Doucecroft School, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, CO6

Salary:£21,500 to £24,000 per annum (Term Time only, plus additional days for training) depending on experience

Hours: 38.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per annum (term time only) plus 3 days per annum during school holidays

The role:

Manage the administration of EHCP review processes by ensuring a high-quality administration system for supporting and tracking EHCP processes
To chair EHCP meetings, keeping accurate records of meetings and discussions with parents and outside agencies, where appropriate
Work with the leadership team, teaching team and other staff to ensure that pupil and parent views are used to set subject- specific targets, appropriate to individual pupils' needs.
To quality assure the paperwork, ensuring that the school is compliant with the SEND Code of Practice.
To ensure learners' records are kept up to date and accurate and to provide data and reports as and when required.
To liaise with and inform parents/carers about the specifics of the EHCP annual review for their children
Receive and respond promptly and appropriately to spoken requests over the telephone or in person and to verbal and/or written instructions
Play a full part in building good relationships with other staff and students and with parents/carers and external bodies, communicate effectively and maintain professional boundaries
Have a thorough understanding of autism and treat students with dignity and respect and to be aware of the vulnerability of students at the school
Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
Ensure that the School's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are promoted within the school and adhered to by all members of staff

Applications are welcome from applicants with the following:

Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above
Relevant experience working with learners with autism or learning disabilities in an educational setting is highly advantageous
A good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
Experience of working closely with parents in successful home-school partnerships that support pupils' needs
By its nature, Doucecroft School offers an excellent work/life balance reflected by small class sizes and a senior leadership team who are committed to reducing the administrative tasks of its teachers, to allow teaching staff to focus heavily on direct outcomes for the students.

To apply:

If you have a genuine passion for teaching and providing excellent education to all, your outstanding future at Doucecroft School could be moments away. Apply now by clicking on the link below and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch.

Autism Anglia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online checks.

Autism Anglia is positive about inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals who can meet the requirements of the job position and may wish to request flexible working or reasonable adjustments to support them.

Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

Information about the School

Doucecroft School is a specialist co-educational school for children and young people with autism and additional complex needs, age 3 –19 years. Established in 1973, we are experienced and successful in meeting the needs of students with wide-ranging strengths and needs, providing a nurturing environment where students are able to thrive and grow in independence and self-esteem.

Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy are provided on-site by our experienced therapy team.

Doucecroft School is part of Autism Anglia, a regional charity working with children, adults and families affected by Autism.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.