We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and engaging EHCP Lead Officer to join our fantastic Disability Services department.
Reporting directly the SEND & ALS Manager, the EHCP Lead Officer supports the college in the implementation of the SEN Code of Practice and ensuring the college meets its legal and statutory requirements for SEND students.
The successful candidate will lead in ensuring that all duties/processes in relation to Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans are delivered to the highest standard and ensure there is cross-college awareness of the processes involved and the roles and responsibilities of individuals or departments are clear and maintained.
The EHCP Lead Officer is also responsible for line-managing our Assistant EHCP Officers.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and scheduling the timeline of college annual review meetings of college students with EHC Plans, ensuring the team and postholder chair the appropriate number of reviews
- Working with the EHCP Admin Specialist / Systems & Technology Team Leader to ensure the supporting EHCP administration functions are effective in supporting the work of the EHCP Officers and wider team
- Leading on the effective use of processes that result in timely responses to consultations on placement of young people with EHC plans can be made; including chairing triage meetings to discuss consultations with key colleagues within SEND and ALS; safeguarding and curriculum.
- Coordinating the effective transition for young people with EHC Plans, including involvement in reviews within the school setting
- Monitoring the EHC Plan processes used within college, arranging student and staff feedback processes to flag necessary improvements, via a progress review process.
- Supporting the preparing for adulthood agenda by promoting an aspirational culture in terms of life after college, including further learning, vocational training, employment or independent living, in line with desired EHC Plan outcomes;
- Offering advice, guidance and information, referring to appropriate agencies and liaising with College staff as necessary.
- Providing training and the cascading of resources to teaching and support staff working with students with a range of additional needs.
- Ensuring timely and effective communication is maintained with all relevant individuals/agencies throughout the review process and update information and responses as required by the relevant Local Education Authority / internal college procedures
- Being a key point of contact for the department for any potential EHCp related queries prior to or after enrolment. Including attending external feeder schools open days and transition events.
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
- Appropriate professional qualification or worked experience demonstrating experience in disability, SEND or Additional Learning Support.
- GCSE 5 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 5 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- Level 2 Safeguarding qualification is desirable but not essential
Experience
- Experience of supporting young people with disabilities and/or learning difficulties
- Experience in interpreting Education Health and Care plans and other evidence to inform support provision
- Experience of working with children and young people with a range of SEND
- Experience of liaison with a range of people including parents, carers or other stakeholders
- Experience of collating, preparing or writing reports including analysing data and reports
- Experience of working in an educational setting, preferably post-16.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
* Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
* Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
* Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
* Annual salary reviews
* Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
* Free sports and gym facilities
* Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
* Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
* Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
* Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
* Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
* On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
* A host of training development opportunities
* Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
* The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.