High Needs Coordinator

Heart of Worcestershire College is recruiting a High Needs Coordinator to support students with high support needs across the college.

Job Title: High Needs CoordinatorClosing Date: 24/06/2026

Salary: £31,466 – £34,291 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the college’s role in statutory assessments and EHC plans, ensuring appropriate support and funding.
• Liaise with high‑needs students, parents, Local Authorities and external agencies throughout assessment and review processes.
• Act as the college’s named EHC plan coordinator and manage reviews under the Specialist Learning Support Lead.
• Promote positive outcomes for learners with SEN, including employment, education and independence.
• Support learner assessment, target setting, reviews, transitions and progression monitoring.
• Advise staff on implementing effective support and meeting learner needs.
• Report regularly to senior leaders and undertake other appropriate duties as required.
• Lead negotiations regarding appropriate funding bands and identified support needs required from the local authority.
• Ensure all EHC plans are tracked, matched to appropriate funding bands and recorded via relevant systems including MIS.
• Maintain personal files and EHC plans for high needs learners; coordinate completion of all relevant paperwork.
• Assist in the delivery of advice and guidance to learners regarding vocational interests.
• Contribute to the college’s ‘local offer’ information, advice and guidance services for students with SEN.
• Participate in team meetings, reviews, and meetings with Local Authorities.
• Support team members in ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of learner progression.
• Contribute to the common inspection framework for self-assessment and comply with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated and autonomous, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of learners with special educational needs (SEN) and experience in supporting high needs students.
• Experience of working with statutory assessment processes and EHC planning.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., SEN 2014) and best practice in specialist learning support.
• Previous experience liaising with Local Authorities, external agencies and schools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across campus and be prepared to travel to other campuses as required.

Benefits

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support).
• Regular Continuing Professional Development and opportunities to gain further qualifications.
• Agile and flexible working (dependent on role).
• Employee discounts and travel benefits.
• Progression opportunities and mentorship support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and free onsite parking (certain campuses).
• Opportunity to volunteer within the local community and charities.

Equal Opportunity

Heart of Worcestershire College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults and ensuring all staff are treated fairly in employment. We do not tolerate discrimination on any grounds, including racial origin, colour, religion, disability, sexuality or gender.

All successful applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure & Barring Service check and a DBS check.

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