Statutory SEND Coordinator

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Ipswich IP1 2BX
  , Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU
  or Lowestoft NR33 0EQ
  – Hybrid working
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Reimagine the possibilities.

Every child and young person deserves the opportunity to achieve their potential. As a Statutory SEND Coordinator
, you will play a vital role in helping ensure children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to thrive. Working on behalf of children, young people and their families, you will help shape decisions that can have a lasting impact on their education, wellbeing and future outcomes.

We have several Statutory SEND Coordinator vacancies available across our Statutory SEND Service, with opportunities to work in teams supporting Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, Annual Reviews and Non-School Alternative Provision (NsAP), helping to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

This is a rewarding role where your work truly matters. You will collaborate with families, schools, health professionals and colleagues across the Local Authority to ensure statutory SEND processes are delivered effectively, and children and young people remain at the centre of every decision.

We are looking for somebody who is motivated by making a difference, enjoys solving complex problems and can remain calm, organised and focused when priorities compete.

In this varied and rewarding role, no two days are the same. You will play a key part in coordinating statutory SEND processes and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.

• coordinate Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments, bringing together and reviewing professional advice to inform decisions about a child or young person's needs and provision, and support the development of high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• coordinate and complete Education, Health and Care (EHC) Annual Reviews, ensuring statutory timescales are met
• manage a complex caseload, balancing competing priorities and making sound professional judgements
• act as the link professional for families, building strong, trusting relationships and providing clear communication and support
• facilitate collaborative meetings with families, educational settings and professionals, ensuring co-production remains central to decision-making
• work on behalf of children and young people, ensuring their views are central to every decision made
• collaborate closely with schools, health colleagues, social care and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support
• maintain accurate records and progress statutory SEND processes within required timescales
• identify and manage risk, ensuring safeguarding is always paramount.

We believe it's important to be open about the realities of the role.

This is a fast-paced position where you will balance multiple priorities, manage complex scenarios and work to statutory timescales. There will be occasions when families are anxious, professionals have differing views and situations can feel challenging.

What makes the difference is your ability to stay focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, communicate clearly, and work positively with others to find solutions.

In return, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative service where colleagues work together to overcome challenges, celebrate successes and continually improve outcomes for Suffolk's children and families.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for improving outcomes for children and young people and who can bring both professionalism and resilience to the role.

We hope you will bring:

• the ability to remain calm, organised and solution-focused when managing competing priorities and deadlines
• experience of working with or on behalf of children, young people and families
• strong communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with families, schools, settings and partner agencies
• the ability to manage challenging or…