EHC Co-ordinator
Willow Grove Primary School, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN4 8XF18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- NJC Grade 11
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a passionate, positive and motivated individual who can:
- Act as lead manager for the review process of EHC Plans, ensuring that the special educational provision set out in the EHC Plan is delivered appropriately and in line with LA and school legal duties,
- Work effectively with the LA and relevant professional agencies, addressing issues or disagreements including where necessary representing the schools in formal disagreement resolution or mediation.
- Liaise with Senior Leaders, teachers, administration staff, the LA SEND Team and other relevant professionals, in the further development of a robust procedure in school, to ensure progress towards EHC outcomes are reported fully at review meetings and to make amendments to any EHC Plan as necessary.
- Contribute to the design and development of new processes, procedures and ways of working
- In liaison with the Senior Leadership Team, advise class staff about best practice in writing summative reports for the Annual Review of EHC plans.
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant level 5 qualification/evidence of working towards or equivalent relevant experience in SEN setting
- Experience working with children with SEN (school-based or other relevant settings).
- Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills.
- A working knowledge of social care and health systems which contribute to EHC pathways.
- Experience in chairing and leading multi-agency meetings.
- Experience in organising, developing and motivating staff.
- Evidence of implementation of policies and strategies.
What the school offers its staff
The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit a highly motivated, organised and passionate EHC Co-ordinator to join our school. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for a current EHC Co-ordinator or candidate in a similar role. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.
Further information about the job
The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit a highly motivated, organised and passionate EHC Co-ordinator to join our school. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for a current EHC Co-ordinator or candidate in a similar role. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.
Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that, after considering the post details and reviewing the school information available on the website, you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.
All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.
If you would like to arrange a visit to school, please contact the school office to arrange. If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727 717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Willow Grove Primary School
- Organisation type
- Special school, ages 5 to 11
- Size
- 68 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- bman@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk
At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.
Arranging a visit to Willow Grove Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bman@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk.
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