Ehcp Coordinator

The Role
The EHCP Coordinator is a new and exciting role within the Learning Support Department which is designed to support the

expansion of provision in this area. The role combines administrative, practical and emotional support for students with

EHCPs with a Learning Support Assistant role, providing a vital role in supporting students both in the classroom and on a

have empathy and interest in helping young people fulfil their potential.

Working hours for this term-time role will be 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, with an unpaid half hour for lunch.

Please

We expect high performance from all our staff, and are looking for an impressive individual to support our students.

to welcoming an additional team member to join our friendly Learning Support department in our successful and growing

College.

Start Date:
Tuesday 27 August 2024

Hours: 35 hours per week, term-time only (39 weeks per year), Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm

Salary:
Actual pro rata salary: £23,537 pa for 35 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year).

FTE £28,969 per annum. All figures are inclusive of fringe allowance

The Department
Woking College aims to ensure equality of opportunity and a wide and varied curriculum for each student in order that every

student can become an effective learner, who is able to achieve their maximum potential. We appreciate that every student

is unique. Consequently, there are differences in the ways in which they learn and the level of support that each individual

needs.

We aim to provide holistic, personalised and fully integrated support for all students according to their needs and

circumstances. In the first few weeks after enrolment, using diagnostic screening, as well as information provided from home,

Learning Support will create an agreed plan to address any particular needs. Many students come to the College for a fresh

them for greater success and future progression opportunities.

A dedicated Learning Support area is available throughout the week, where one-to-one and small group lessons take place

and specialist staff in the fields of literacy, numeracy and study skills can provide assistance. Depending on learning needs

and preferences, some in-class support is also available, as well as specific workshops for building confidence, social skills and

mentoring.

**Learning Support at Woking includes: - Weekly or one-off one-to-one support

• Small group work
• Help with study and revision skills
• Help with time management and organisation
• Proofreading
• Obtaining access arrangements

- 'Chill-out' lunch group

• EHCP monitoring and reviews (for students with EHCPs)
• In class support (for students with EHCPs)
• Mentoring (for students with EHCPs)**Job Title: EHCP Coordinator & Learning Support Assistant

**Responsible to: Head of Learning Support
**Job Purpose: To support the management of and support of EHCPs

Responsibilities:

• To support and manage the students with EHCPs (Education, Health & Care Plans) enrolled at the College in Level 2

and Year 12.

• To manage the Learning Support mentor programme and support the mentors of students in Level 2 and Year 12 who

have an EHCP.

• In conjunction with the Head of Learning Support, to manage and run annual review meetings for all EHCP students

in Level 2 and Year 12.

• To respond to external communications and concerns as directed by the Head of Learning Support, specifically those

relating to EHCP students in Level 2 and Year 12.

• To attend regular meetings of the department and, where appropriate, lead discussions relating to EHCP students.

requirements. This will include attending supportive and stage meetings for identified EHCP students.

• To keep accurate records of the learning needs and progress of Learning Support students once they have enrolled.

This will include:
i. being present at enrolment to field enquiries related to the support needs of students who are enrolling;
ii. supporting the Head and Assistant Head of Department in overseeing the department's central record

of all students referred for support at interview or enrolment, and by partner schools, teachers, personal
tutors, parents and other external agencies such as SCC (Surrey County Council) throughout the year;
iii. ensuring that relevant information is added to Portal and updated throughout the year;

• To represent the department at the College Open Evenings (twice a year).
• To conduct new student interviews, especially for students who identify as requiring Learning Support or who have

an EHCP.

• To keep appropriate records of prospective students and accompanying paperwork.
• To report to the Head of Learning Support, to discuss matters arising at regular intervals.

To work as a Learning Support Assistant including tasks such as:

• taking notes

- helping individuals/small groups of students in class
- helping to keep students on task and focussed, interpret question

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