EHCP SENCO required for Further Education College in Leeds

At Engage, we know that a college runs on quality staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with education providers, and the college we are working with is looking for an experienced EHCP SENCO to join their team on an immediate start, initially until February half-term, with a view to extend.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND professional to join a well-established Further Education college and play a key role in ensuring learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) receive the right support to succeed.

The successful candidate will work closely with curriculum teams, support staff, learners, parents/carers, local authorities and external professionals to ensure EHCP provision is effectively coordinated, delivered and reviewed.

EHCP SENCO Requirements:

As an EHCP SENCO, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating provision for learners with EHCPs and ensuring the college meets its statutory responsibilities.

• Manage and coordinate the college’s EHCP processes, ensuring plans are accurate, up to date and effectively implemented.

• Ensure learners with EHCPs receive the support and reasonable adjustments identified within their plans.

• Work closely with curriculum teams, teaching staff and learning support colleagues to ensure EHCP outcomes and provision are understood and delivered effectively.

• Coordinate and contribute to annual reviews of EHCPs, ensuring relevant information is gathered and submitted within required timescales.

• Liaise with local authorities regarding EHCPs, consultations, annual reviews, amendments and transitions.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records relating to EHCPs and learner support.

• Monitor learner progress and identify where additional intervention, support or adjustments may be required.

• Work collaboratively with learners, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure a person-centred approach to support.

• Provide advice and guidance to teaching and support staff around SEND, EHCP provision, differentiation and reasonable adjustments.

• Ensure the college remains compliant with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant statutory requirements.

• Support the effective transition of learners into college and progression to further education, employment or other destinations.

• Identify and escalate concerns where EHCP provision is not being delivered effectively.

• Work with colleagues to ensure learner support is appropriately evidenced for funding and audit purposes.

• Contribute to quality assurance processes and continuous improvement of SEND provision.

• Analyse learner data, attendance, progress and outcomes to identify trends and areas requiring intervention.

• Develop positive relationships with learners and ensure their views and aspirations are central to the EHCP process.

• Liaise with external agencies and professionals, including local authorities, health professionals and other support services where appropriate.

• Keep up to date with changes to SEND legislation, statutory guidance and best practice and communicate relevant updates to colleagues.

Key Skills Required:

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced and confident SEND professional with strong knowledge of EHCP processes and the ability to work effectively within a Further Education environment.

The key skills required include:

• Strong knowledge of EHCP legislation and processes, including annual reviews and statutory timescales.

• A thorough understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the responsibilities of education providers.

• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a large and varied EHCP caseload.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and compliant records.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with learners, parents/carers, teaching staff, senior leaders, local authorities and external agencies.

• The ability to build positive relationships quickly and work collaboratively across different teams.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use learner information and data to identify support needs and monitor outcomes.

• A solution-focused and proactive approach, particularly when identifying gaps in provision or resolving complex issues.

• The ability to prioritise effectively and meet statutory deadlines in a busy environment.

• Strong advocacy skills and a genuine commitment to ensuring learners with SEND receive the support they are entitled to.

• The ability to provide clear, practical advice to teaching and support staff.

• A commitment to inclusive practice, equality, diversity and improving outcomes for learners with additional needs.

Previous experience working within Further Education, post-16 education or a similar SEND/EHCP environment would be highly desirable.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Free CPD sessions

• Your own dedicated consultant

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• Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong EHCP/SEND experience who can make an immediate impact and confidently manage the demands of the role from day one.

Start date: Immediate
Initial end date: February half-term
Potential to extend: Yes
Location: Leeds
Role: EHCP SENCO – Further Education

All candidates must have the appropriate qualifications and experience for the role and will be required to complete the necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

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