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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the skills and determination to navigate complex casework, build effective partnerships, and ensure children receive the support they need to thrive?
Torbay Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated EHCP Officer to join our SEND and Inclusion Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in coordinating Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and supporting children, young people, and families across Torbay.
About the Role
As an EHCP Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating statutory assessments and planning for children and young people with SEND. You will oversee a caseload of EHCPs, working closely with families, schools, health professionals, social care colleagues, and other partners to ensure that children receive appropriate educational provision and support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating and drafting Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Managing complex casework and statutory SEND processes.
- Monitoring and reviewing EHCPs through Annual Reviews.
- Working collaboratively with schools, colleges, health services, social care, and families.
- Supporting timely placement decisions and educational transitions.
- Ensuring statutory duties and timescales are met in line with SEND legislation.
- Contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience working with children and young people with special educational needs.
- A sound understanding of SEND legislation, statutory processes, and current guidance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience of working collaboratively with professionals across multiple agencies.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.
What We Offer
At Torbay Council, you'll be part of a supportive team committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families. We offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
- The opportunity to influence positive outcomes for children and young people across Torbay.
Our Commitment
Torbay Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Join us and help ensure every child and young person in Torbay has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
This position is for a fixed term of 12 months from the start date.
This post will be carrying out Regulated Activity. As such the post will require an Enhanced Criminal Record Check plus an additional Barred List Check. The check will reveal any spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions (which have not been filtered), any local Police information and a check of either the Adult, Child or Adult and Child Barred Lists.
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https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/ehcp-officer/
For an informal chat please contact Grace Beer on 07769 160110 or [email protected].
Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 24th September 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 2nd September. If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.
Essential:
- Significant decision-making skills – the ability to analyse information, draw conclusions and effect judgements based on outcomes and risk.
- Proven problem-solving skills – the ability to identify causes, make objective and informed judgements that demonstrates emotional resilience and balance.
- Ability to deal with difficult and challenging situations with tact and sensitivity.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners across agency boundaries.
- Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and utilise resources appropriately.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Essential:
- A thorough understanding of current legislation and DfE guidance and developments in special educational needs.
- A broad understanding of issues surrounding general developments in educational assessment and intervention.
- Knowledge of working with schools as systems.
- Knowledge of legislation and procedures relating to assessment and provision for children with special educational needs.
- An understanding of the implications of the emerging changes to legislation relating to special educational needs.
Essential:
- Educated to GCSE O Level standard or equivalent.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Experience of working in schools.
- Experience of working in more than one professional area.
- Experience of Person-Centred Planning methodology.
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