EHCP Coordinator

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Location:

Astrea Academy Dearne, Barnsley

Salary: £30,915 - £32,647 actual salary (£35,511 - £37,501 FTE)

Astrea Academy Dearne is seeking a highly effective EHCP Coordinator to join our committed team. The EHCP Coordinator will work under the direction of the SENDCO and take responsibility for the day-to-day coordination and management of a designated caseload of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role will ensure statutory duties are fulfilled, annual reviews are completed to a high standard and within required timescales, and that effective communication is maintained with families, academy staff, external professionals and the Local Authority.

The postholder will contribute to securing positive educational, social and developmental outcomes for pupils with SEND through effective planning, monitoring and review processes.

We are a proud member of the Astrea Academy Trust, serving over 1,150 scholars aged 11-16. Located in Barnsley, we're easily accessible from Wakefield, Leeds, Doncaster, and Sheffield. Our academy is inclusive, aspirational, and academic-driven by the belief that every child can thrive.

We are unapologetically ambitious for every scholar, regardless of background or starting point. We believe in:

• A knowledge-rich curriculum built on powerful knowledge and traditional teaching.
• A warm/strict culture that ensures impeccable behaviour and joyful learning.
• High expectations without excuses-we redouble our efforts to help scholars overcome barriers and succeed.

• Extensive CPD and career development opportunities
• Centralised planning and resources
• No formal graded observations-just ongoing, supportive coaching
• A feedback policy focused on whole-class feedback
• Centralised detentions and behaviour systems
• Opportunities to complete NPQs and progress across Astrea South Yorkshire
• A visible, supportive leadership team that has your back

• A confident, values-aligned EHCP Coordinator
• Someone who believes every child can achieve, without exception
• A team player who thrives in a culture of high standards and support

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust.

We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.