Job Description

Job number

LBC04428

Contract Type

Permanent

Posting End Date

27 October 2025

Job Area

Education (not schools)

About the job

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Salary: 33,143 - 36,363 a year plus 963 essential car user allowance

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

We are excited to share that we have 2 opportunities to join

Luton Council's Special Educational Needs Assessment Service (SENAS)

as an

EHCP Coordinator

.



In this rewarding role, you'll be at the heart of delivering high-quality, person-centred casework that meets the statutory duties set out in the

SEND Code of Practice 2015

and the

Children and Families Act 2014

. As part of a passionate and committed team, you'll play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across Luton.



As an EHCP Coordinator, you will:


Organise and manage

Education, Health and Care (EHC)

needs assessments and plan processes (EHCNA and EHCP) Coordinate multi-agency input to ensure high-quality, timely EHC plans that reflect the individual needs and provision for each child or young person Maintain an allocated caseload aligned to one of our two teams supporting assessment, review, phase transfers, reconciliation, and resolution Build strong, effective relationships with children, families, schools, and professionals across education, health, and care sectors

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

About you

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We're looking for someone with:

Experience

in statutory SEND assessment procedures

Strong interpersonal skills

- able to communicate empathetically and professionally with families, schools, and agencies

Excellent written and verbal communication

- producing accurate records and high-quality EHCPs

IT proficiency

- able to confidently use systems, create Excel spreadsheets, and prepare PowerPoint presentations

Good organisational skills

- managing competing deadlines and priorities with attention to detail A working understanding of relevant legislation including the

Children and Families Act 2014

and the

Education Act 1996

A commitment to

equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Qualifications should include

A-levels (or equivalent)

, a

Level 3 Business Admin qualification

(or equivalent experience), and ideally a

Word Processing qualification

or similar.

Why Work with Us?

Luton Council offers:


A supportive, values-driven team focused on making a difference Ongoing professional development opportunities A role where

you can help shape the future

for children and young people with SEND A workplace that values

diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you. Click below to apply or get in touch for an informal discussion about the role.

Together, let's deliver brighter futures for children and young people in Luton.

About us

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Our ambitious

Luton 2040 Vision

- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.



The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?



We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough

Application Process

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Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

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We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:



From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant Generous relocation package: up to 8,000 (subject to eligibility) Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel

How to apply

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We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!



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