EHCP Assistant Practitioner

Be among the first 25 applicantsJob Description / Person SpecificationSalary: £30,024 - £33,699 per annumType of vacancy: PermanentWork pattern: Full TimeHours per week: 37Work Base: Meadow House, Mansfield, NG18 2TBWorking Arrangements: HybridCompetency Framework: Tier 7aInterview date: TBCNumber of posts: Multiple posts are availableClosing Date: 10 December 2025 23:55About the RoleThe Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Nottinghamshire’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) Assessment Service is a county wide service with responsibility for carrying out the statutory functions for Education Health Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) and maintaining all Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).We are currently looking to recruit several Assistant EHC Practitioners to the team, these roles support our EHC assessment and planning process, as well as our district based teams who support Nottinghamshire’s children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who have an EHCP. Successful applicants will be highly motivated practitioners with the ability to work under pressure. As a team player, you will need to demonstrate your enthusiasm and person-centred approach to secure the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND.ResponsibilitiesAct as the first point of contact for all enquiries regarding the statutory EHC needs assessment process, providing accurate and impartial information.Support families and professionals by explaining EHC processes, timelines and expectations.Collaborate with families, education settings and multi-agency professionals to ensure support and provision meet individual needs and statutory requirements.Ensure all EHC needs assessments are completed within statutory timescales and adhere to legal requirements.Gather, process, and update case information in relevant databases. Assist in monitoring and tracking the progress.Deliver high-quality administrative and casework support to meet statutory EHC requirements.Ensure timely and accurate completion of EHC needs assessments.Maintain clear, accurate, and organized case records in compliance with council policies and data protection laws.QualificationsGCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).NVQ Level 3 in Advice and Guidance or equivalent relevant experience.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including empathy and active listening.Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.What We OfferFlexible, Hybrid working arrangements28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)Additional BenefitsWestfield Health SchemeCycle SchemeCar Lease SchemeA huge range of offers and discounts across the UK’s major retailersContactIf you are interested in an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact joanne.willis@nottscc.gov.ukDisabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation. Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr