EHCP and Medical Co-ordinator

EHCP and Medical Co-ordinator  

Fixed-Term contract until May 2025 

Full-Time 

West End, London 

About the role 

We have an exciting new opportunity for an EHCP & Medical Coordinator to play a key role in our Student Services Team at the Education for Industry Group (EFI). The EHCP & Medical Coordinator will be responsible for the provision of a professional, high quality, effective and efficient learning experience to students with Education & Health Care Plans in the Further Education programmes and will support, safeguard, enable and champion the success of all students.  

The EHCP & Medical Coordinator will significantly contribute to the day-to-day support of students in their learning. They will be responsible for ensuring all staff working with students with an EHCP or medical needs are fully equipped and confident to meet their needs.  

The post holder is expected to support academic colleagues to develop and maintain good working environments. The post holder will be responsible for meeting the needs of all learners with Education Health Care Plans in class and out of class to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation. This post is part of the Learning Support Team and the wider Student Services Department, the post holder will be first aid trained, DSL trained, and act as a deputy designated safeguarding lead as part of a wider team. 

About you 

• The ability to communicate effectively with young people and adult learners is essential as is working knowledge and proven industry experience in SEND provision. 
• You will have good knowledge of EHCP procedures, including reviews, high needs funding and preparation for higher education as well as knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and disability legislation. 
• The post holder will have a high commitment to customer service as well as a flexible and multi-skilled approach.  
• Team working and an ability to support learning and development of learners regardless of their starting points are important aspects and essential for the role.  
• You will have a comprehensive understanding of pastoral care issues and support measures and good understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing and equality and diversity issues. 
• You will have good interpersonal skills and be able to build an excellent rapport with students, parents, carers, guardians and external partners. 
• Good written, oral communication and presentation skills are essential. 
• You must have an understanding of and empathy with issues faced by students. 

If you are interested in joining a dynamic and expanding environment, then we would love to hear from you. 

Why The EFI? 

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the EFI, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the EFI, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life!

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in: 

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance 
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service 
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave 
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health 

Salary: 

From £30,600 to £34,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience. 

How to apply/Next Steps: 

Our recruitment process requires all applicants to submit an application form when applying for a vacancy. The application form should be submitted electronically via our recruitment portal. 

Please find the link to our application form here: EFI Application Form

Please submit your application form via our website. Please note we do not accept CVs. 

Closing Date: 

8am on Friday 26 April 2024 

Interviews/Recruitment Day: 

AM - Tuesday 30 April 2024 (in-person at Newman St, London W1) 

More Information/Contact Us: 

For more information about the EFI, visit our website and refer to the job description. 

Please contact recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information.