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Statutory SEND Coordinator
Statutory SEND Services Coordinator Suffolk County Council
Location: Hybrid working (Ipswich IP1 2BX, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU or Lowestoft NR33 0EQ) Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible options available) Contract: Permanent
Key Message: Reimagine the possibilities. Every child and young person deserves to achieve their potential.
About the Role
As a Statutory SEND Services Coordinator, you’ll play a critical role in championing the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This position involves liaising with families, schools, health professionals, and colleagues across Suffolk County Council to:
- Ensure compliance with statutory SEND processes (e.g., Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans).
- Make decisions that directly impact education, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for young people.
- Foster a culture where children’s voices are central in all decisions.
This fast-paced, rewarding role demands resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to collaboration. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, where your efforts directly improve lives.
Primary Responsibilities
You will coordinate and execute key statutory duties, including:
Core Coordinating Tasks
- Manage EHC Annual Reviews, adhering to statutory deadlines and ensuring thoroughness.
- Maintain a complex caseload, balancing competing priorities with strong professional judgment.
Professional Engagement
- Serve as a link professional for families, cultivating trusting relationships and delivering clear, empathetic support.
- Champion children’s and young people’s views in all decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with:
- Schools and settings
- Health professionals
- Social care teams
- Partner agencies
Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Assess and mitigate risk while upholding safeguarding protocols.
Key Expectations: The Challenges & Rewards
This role demands ultra-organised, solution-focused professionals. Here’s what to expect:
Pace & Pressure
- Multitasking in a high-demand, service-oriented environment.
- Navigating ambiguous or conflicting situations (e.g., parents’ anxiety, professional disagreements).
- Working to rigorous timescales under legal and policy constraints.
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Collaborative Culture
- Trusted collaboration with colleagues to overcome challenges and celebrate achievements.
- Opportunities to refine processes and drive improvement for all SEND services in Suffolk.
Justification of Hybrid Working
- 40% of time in-office (adjustable based on service needs).
- Flexibility requires virtual collaboration competency.
Requirements: Who to Seek
We’re searching for individuals who are:
- Motivated by change: Eager to tackle systemic barriers for children with SEND.
- Resilient under pressure: Proven ability to stay calm, solution-oriented when overwhelmed.
- Skilled in:
- Communication: Clear articulation with varied stakeholders (e.g., families, schools).
- Relationship-building: Building trust and empathy.
- Prioritisation: Managing competing statutory deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Families-focused: Passion for amplifying children’s and young people’s voices.
- Process-savvy: Knowledge of SEND legislation (Supporting frameworks acceptable).
Applicants need not meet all criteria precisely—practical experience, transferrable skills, and desire to contribute will be considered.
Full requirements detailed in the Job and Person Profile (JPP).
"Are you passionate about shaping a brighter future for Suffolk’s children and families?"
Entry to the Team
Supportive Leadership: Seasoned team dedicated to efficacy and care. Primary Accountability: Local Authority’s obligations under Children & Families Act 2014 (SEND Code of Practice).
Joining here means practical impact—whether facilitating a barrier-free education or mediating a critical safeguarding review.
Person Specification Checklist
- Minimum Competencies
- Proven working with SEND families.
- Ability to navigate emotionally charged discussions.
- Soft Skills
- Diplomacy & empathy in high-stakes situations.
- Professional Attributes
- Lifelong learning mindset: Adapting to evolving SEND policies.
Flexible & Fair Working
- Welcome applications from:
- Underrepresented groups (see [Workforce Equality Report](link placeholder)).
- Aspiring professionals with transferable skills.
- Equality Commitments: Proud to reflect the diversity of Suffolk’s communities.
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Contact for Discussions: Lucy Doherty (01473 263643 / Lucy.Doherty@suffolk.gov.uk) Jen Beaton (01473 260529 / Jennifer.Beaton@suffolk.gov.uk)
Application Process
Steps:
- Review the Job and Person Profile.
- Apply via ["Apply Now"](link placeholder).
- Submit a ** Supporting Statement** answering 3 prompts:
- Share experience directly supporting children, young people, or families—how you safeguarded their voice?
- Case study: Prioritising competing demands under statutory deadlines.
- Navigating a *challenging, high-pressure scenario—stratefy and outcome.
Notice: No submission = no consideration. Format Preferred: PDF or MS Word.
Feasibility & Reasonable Adjustments
The application process can be tailored:
- Contact recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or +03456 014412.
- Refer to [Reasonable Adjustments](link placeholder) for examples.
Closing Date:
11:30 PM, Thursday 19th July 2026
This posting aligned to safeguarding policies; [DBS checks will apply](link placeholder).
About Suffolk County Council
We’re a modern local authority unwavering in:
- A culture of progress: Opportunities for diverse ambitions (career development, skills growth).
- Core Values: Integrity, collaboration, and community-driven change.
A few perks that strengthen our package:
- Leave: Up to 29 days (pro rata) + UK bank holidays + 2 paid volunteering days.
- Pensions: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Wellbeing: Holistic support (health, work-life balance).
- Career Growth: Training, peer mentoring, influential development pathways.
- Diversity: Active staff networks, inclusion policies.
Visit [careers.Suffolk.gov.uk](link placeholder) for deeper insights into benefits and commitments.
This authority prioritises safeguarding. DBS checks required as a pre-requisite for roles to which application is made.*
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