Location
London

Hours
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
£53,319 per annum

About the Role
Do you see yourself using your expertise to lead and influence high-quality SEND practice? Applying your experience to support children and young people with SEND to achieve the best possible outcomes? Does the idea of joining a collaborative, ambitious service inspire you? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Our SEND Service is looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior EHCP Coordinator to join our experienced team and help make a real difference for children, young people, and their families.

As a Senior EHCP Coordinator, you will play a critical role in leading and supporting high-quality SEND practice across the service. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a complex caseload of Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans, ensuring quality, timeliness, and lawful decision-making
- Providing senior oversight, guidance, and mentoring to SEND Coordinators, supporting consistent and confident practice
- Leading on complex cases, escalations, and multi-agency problem-solving with families, schools, and partner agencies
- Contributing to service improvement through quality assurance, reflective practice, and performance oversight
- Working collaboratively across education, health, and social care to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND

Southwark offers the opportunity to lead and influence high-quality SEND practice within a diverse and ambitious borough. As part of the SEND Service, you’ll be joining a supportive and committed team that values collaboration, reflective practice, and continuous improvement.

In this senior role, you’ll have the opportunity to work on complex and rewarding cases, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to service development—while keeping children and families firmly at the centre of decision-making. We place a strong emphasis on professional autonomy, learning, and staff development, making this a fulfilling role where your expertise will truly make a difference.

Experience
- Significant experience working within SEND, including EHC needs assessments and planning
- Proven ability to manage complex cases and make confident, lawful, and child-focused decisions
- Experience of supporting, mentoring, or leading colleagues within a SEND or related service

About you
- Strong commitment to collaborative, child-centred practice
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills with families, schools, and multi-agency professionals
- A proactive, solution-focused approach and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people

Qualifications
- A strong understanding of SEND legislation, statutory processes, and best practice