EHCP Coordination Officer

The starting salary for these full-time, permanent positions is £36,873 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We're excited to be recruiting EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan) Coordination Officers to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This role may be more commonly titled as SEND Case Officer, which may help with your understanding of how the role aligns itself outside of Surrey.

These roles are open to hybrid working. As a team we split our time between working from home and in the office for a minimum of two days per week. We also aim for visits to schools and settings to take place on a regular basis as we continue to build on our collaborative working.

The roles will be based at one of our area offices. You can indicate your preferred location during the application process; however, final placement will be determined according to service needs:

• Woodhatch Place, Reigate, RH2 8EF
• Victoria Gate, Woking, GU21 6JD
• Dakota, Weybridge, KT13 0YP

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About the Role

Join our SEND Service - Make a Real Difference! If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and proactive individuals who can communicate clearly and build trusted relationships. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence.

At Surrey County Council, we're committed to providing excellent support for children and young people with SEND. Our SEND services work together to deliver timely, effective support that leads to positive outcomes. We focus on building strong, respectful relationships with families, schools, and partner organisations, with relational and restorative working practices underpinning all our work.

As an EHCP Coordination Officer, you'll be part of a busy area SEND team, primarily focused on managing the statutory annual review process.

Your key responsibilities as an EHCP Coordination Officer will include:

• Working directly with families, using a person-centred approach to maintain and update Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Coordinating input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs
• Advising schools and other settings, helping to ensure EHCPs are clear, accurate, and high quality

Reflective practice and continuous improvement are key to this role, and you'll be part of a team that puts the child at the centre of everything we do. This is a challenging role but, by working in close collaboration with children's Social Care, Health, parents/carers and families, as well as schools, your impact will help us to achieve the best outcomes for the children we support.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent, with demonstrable experience and understanding of SEND, including the SEND Code of Practice and the Children and Families Act 2014
• Familiarity with Surrey County Council's Local Offer and the provision across mainstream and special schools, or a willingness to develop this knowledge
• Knowledge of evidence-based interventions and the ability to clearly articulate recommendations in written reports
• Proven ability to write and amend EHCPs, and present relevant information to fully inform decision-making
• Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people, and families to ensure their views are actively heard and applied
• Extensive experience supporting vulnerable children and young people, particularly those with SEND
• Clear and confident communication skills, both in writing and in person, with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Competence in a range of IT tools including MS Office and database management systems

The role involves working in, and visiting, venues across a locality to build professional working relationships, therefore you will need to have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 01/02/2026 with interviews planned to follow from week commencing 23/02/2026.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.