6th Form EHCP / High Needs Caseworker
Southampton, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Purpose of the Role
To support the effective coordination, administration and delivery of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) & high needs provision within the Sixth Form. The postholder will work closely with the SENCo, Head of 6th Form, teaching staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies to ensure students with SEND receive high-quality support, timely reviews and appropriate interventions.
The role will combine administrative coordination, student support across the four broad areas of need including curriculum support and operational oversight of EHCP & high need provision and processes. This role will include direct work with students.
Key Responsibilities
EHCP Administration and Coordination
This role may include a combination of administrative responsibilities, direct student support and attendance at meetings both on and off site.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring students with SEND are fully supported to respect, believe and achieve throughout their Sixth Form journey.
Grade 7
Requirements
Purpose of the Role
To support the effective coordination, administration and delivery of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) & high needs provision within the Sixth Form. The postholder will work closely with the SENCo, Head of 6th Form, teaching staff, students, parents/carers and external agencies to ensure students with SEND receive high-quality support, timely reviews and appropriate interventions.
The role will combine administrative coordination, student support across the four broad areas of need including curriculum support and operational oversight of EHCP & high need provision and processes. This role will include direct work with students.
Key Responsibilities
EHCP Administration and Coordination
- Coordinate and support annual EHCP reviews, ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and within statutory deadlines
- Chair annual review meetings where appropriate and collate contributions from staff, students, parents/carers and external professionals
- Maintain accurate SEND and EHCP records, ensuring systems and documentation remain compliant and up to date
- Support the provision mapping and tracking of interventions for students with SEND
- Monitor review dates, funding deadlines and required actions to ensure compliance
- Assist with the preparation of reports, evidence and supporting documentation relating to SEND provision and funding applications
- Support students with EHCPs / high needs through targeted interventions, direct work, regular check-ins and liaison with staff
- Assist in coordinating support plans and One Page Profiles for students within the Sixth Form
- Support students in developing independence, organisation and readiness for adulthood
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure classroom strategies and reasonable adjustments are implemented effectively
- Support transition arrangements into, through and beyond Sixth Form, including college, employment and apprenticeship pathways
- Attend meetings, reviews and transition visits as required
- Liaise regularly with teachers, tutors and support staff regarding student progress, provision and emerging concerns
- Support the SENCo in monitoring the quality and impact of SEND provision
- Assist with the coordination of in-class support and interventions
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with parents/carers and external agencies
- Support applications for additional funding and assist with tracking the use and impact of SEND funding
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained in relation to all student information
- SENCo
- Head of Sixth Form
- Sixth Form Leadership Team
- Sixth Form Team
- Teaching and Support Staff
- Students and Parents/Carers
- External Agencies
- Local Authority SEND Teams
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
- Participate in training and professional development as required
- Support the ethos, values and expectations of Bitterne Park School
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role
This role may include a combination of administrative responsibilities, direct student support and attendance at meetings both on and off site.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring students with SEND are fully supported to respect, believe and achieve throughout their Sixth Form journey.
Grade 7
Requirements
- Person Specification
- Essential
- Experience of working with young people with SEND
- Experience of supporting students with their learning across the curriculum
- Experience of interventions, including monitoring through pre and post assessments
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and school-based systems
- Ability to build positive working relationships with students, staff and parents/carers
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and confidentiality requirements
- Desirable
- Knowledge of EHCP processes and SEND legislation
- Previous experience within a school or college environment
- Experience of coordinating meetings and maintaining statutory records
- Understanding of post-16 SEND provision and transition planning
- Healthcare Cash Plan options for you & your family*
- Free on-site gym & personal & group training sessions
- Electric Car Scheme & onsite charging points
- Childcare and Nursery discount vouchers
- Tech scheme
- Charity Giving
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free Parking
- Gym & retailer discounts
- Onsite car valeting
- Enhanced Maternity, Shared Parental & Adoption Leave
