EHCP Case Worker / SEND Coordinator


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£230 to £230 a day
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	SO14 7NF
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Pay: £150-£230 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time | Long-term | Ongoing | Temp-to-Perm

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Luma Education Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced EHCP Case Worker / SEND Coordinator to join an established education setting in Southampton, Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in SEND, EHCP coordination, learning support or case management who is confident working with young people, families, education professionals and external agencies.

The role will involve taking ownership of a caseload of students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)and High Needs, ensuring their support remains appropriate, effective and compliant with statutory requirements.

As an EHCP Case Worker / Coordinator, you will:

- Take responsibility for a caseload of students with EHCPs and additional support needs

- Coordinate the full EHCP Annual Review process, from gathering information through to completion and submission of documentation

- Chair Annual Review meetings and ensure actions are followed up within required timescales

- Work closely with students and families to ensure their views and aspirations are represented

- Liaise with SENCOs, teachers, learning support teams and curriculum staff

- Build effective relationships with Local Authorities and external professionals

- Help ensure the provision detailed within students' EHCPs is implemented and regularly reviewed

- Coordinate transition arrangements for students joining or progressing within the setting

- Support referrals, assessments and requests relating to EHCP and High Needs Funding

- Maintain accurate records and update student information and support plans

- Attend multi-agency meetings involving professionals such as Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Physiotherapists

- Provide guidance to staff around individual SEND needs and appropriate support strategies

- Advocate for students and help ensure their educational, personal and progression needs remain central to decision-making

The successful candidate will ideally have:

- Previous experience within SEND, education, learning support or EHCP casework

- A good working knowledge of EHCPs and the Annual Review process

- Experience working with young people or adults with SEND and complex needs

- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload

- Experience working collaboratively with parents/carers and external agencies

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- The confidence to chair meetings and communicate effectively with a wide range of professionals

- Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 and electronic record-keeping systems

- A professional, resilient and student-centred approach

- An Enhanced DBS, ideally registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

- £150-£230 per day, depending on experience

- Long-term, ongoing opportunity

- Potential temp-to-perm position

- Weekly pay

- Dedicated Luma Education Recruitment consultant

- Straightforward registration and payroll process

- Opportunities to build specialist SEND and EHCP experience

- Access to CPD and training opportunities

- Support throughout your placement and beyond

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency supporting schools, colleges and specialist education settings across the UK.

We recruit across SEND, SEN, SEMH and Alternative Provision, including Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, EHCP Coordinators, EHCP Case Workers, SEN professionals, teachers and leadership positions.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To apply or find out more about this EHCP Case Worker / SEND Coordinator position in Southampton, send your CV today.

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