Job Description
Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit an exceptional and
highly motivated professional to the role of EHCP Co-Ordinator to cover a
period of maternity leave. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for overseeing
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), attendance, safeguarding, family
support and multi-agency working. You will work closely with families, staff,
local authorities and external professionals to secure the best possible
outcomes for children and young people with SEND, particularly within Rainbow
Base. Our Rainbow Base provision
currently caters for over 50 pupils with complex communication needs and/or
autism. The successful candidate will also have the following
experience and attributes: Significant
experience of supporting children and young people with SEND. Excellent
knowledge of EHCP processes, safeguarding and multi-agency working. Strong
communication, organisational and leadership skills. A
commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils and families. The
ability to build supportive yet appropriately challenging relationships with
parents and professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference
supporting our passion to provide the best for our pupils to support them to be
enthusiastic learners whilst helping to develop and shape an outstanding
specialist provision. The successful candidate will also have the following
experience and attributes: Excellent
numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to GCSE grade C or above in English and
Maths. Knowledge
and understanding of schools and relevant SEND legislation including the Children
and Families Act (2014), the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equalities Act
(2010) and legal precedents, plus practical experience of the applications of
this knowledge. Knowledge
of the EHCP assessment process. Energy,
enthusiasm & sense of humour. Good
understanding of child development and learning processes. Knowledge
of the social, emotional and mental health needs of young people.