EHCP Advisor KS4+

Human Resource
Uk
March 8, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

Job Summary

Location: Countywide (Lewes, Eastbourne, Hastings)
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Interviews: 25 March 2025 (Face-to-Face at County Hall, Lewes)

Make a Difference in SEND Education!

Are you passionate about inclusion and dedicated to improving outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? The SEND EHCP Transitions KS4+ team is seeking experienced and dynamic advisors to support schools and further education settings in creating inclusive learning environments.

What You’ll Do

✔ Work with secondary and further education settings, families, and professionals to build inclusive cultures
✔ Support schools and colleges in conducting Annual Reviews of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) at key transition points
✔ Model best practices to strengthen transition planning for students
✔ Ensure that young people’s voices and their families’ perspectives are central to the planning process
✔ Provide guidance, training, and capacity-building to schools and colleges
✔ Manage your own workload, balancing statutory deadlines and priorities

What We’re Looking For

✅ QTS or QTLS qualification
✅ Experience teaching young people with additional needs in secondary and/or further education
✅ Ability to build strong, productive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders
✅ Proven track record of using student voice to inform planning and review processes
✅ Strong organizational skills to manage caseloads and deadlines

What We Offer

Regular CPD opportunities to support your professional development
Generous leave entitlement, with the option to purchase additional leave
Financial wellbeing support and exclusive staff discounts
Local Government Pension Scheme membership

How to Apply

Complete your application form, including:

  • Education and work history
  • Supporting statement (detailing how you meet the essential criteria)

Application deadline: Ensure your application is submitted on time for shortlisting.

Interview process:

  • Face-to-face interview
  • Practical task assessment

For an informal discussion, contact:
Gail Lelliott, Deputy Service Manager (EHCP Transitions KS4+)
07841 807369 | 📧 gail.lelliott@eastsussex.gov.uk

Additional Information

✔ DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required
✔ Work Permits: Sponsorship may be available (subject to UK Border Agency requirements)
✔ Equal Opportunities: We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds

More about our employee benefits: Employee Benefits | East Sussex County Council

Join us in shaping brighter futures for young people with SEND!

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