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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here.
SEND Assessment Coordinator
Ready to make a life-changing impact? As a fixed-term Assessment Coordinator with Achieving for Children in Windsor and Maidenhead, you will shape vital Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for young people aged 0–25. Working within a multi-professional disability service, you will collaborate with families and schools to manage casework, lead reviews, and champion inclusion.
If you have strong SEND framework knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for safeguarding, join us to challenge traditional ways of working and give young people the best start in life.
About the role
In this role, you will lead statutory needs assessments and draft legally compliant, high-quality Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people aged 0–25. You will manage end-to-end casework, facilitate annual reviews, and support Tribunal preparation when required.
A central part of your job is collaboration: you will work closely with parents and carers to ensure their voices are heard, while gathering expert reports from schools and health professionals. Operating within an integrated disability service, you will also help communicate the service's remit to wider stakeholders, promote strict safeguarding standards for disabled children, and keep your professional SEND practice sharp and up to date.
To learn more about this opportunity, reach out to the hiring manager Paola Connolly at paola.connolly@achievingforchildren.org.uk
About you
To thrive in this role, you will bring a blend of SEND expertise, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative mindset. We are looking for someone who has:
- SEND Knowledge & Experience: Extensive experience working with children and young people with SEND and their families, alongside a strong understanding of relevant legislation, statutory frameworks, and safeguarding policies.
- EHCP Writing Skills: Proven ability or strong potential to draft clear, legally compliant Education, Health and Care Plans based on professional reports.
- Outstanding Communication: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills to build trusted relationships with families, schools, and key stakeholders.
- Drive & Independence: The ability to work flexibly, manage a busy workload, and meet strict statutory deadlines with minimal oversight.
- An Innovative Mindset: A commitment to equality, diversity, and a willingness to challenge traditional ways of working to improve outcomes.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
- Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children click here. For our social work offer click here. For our Recruitment Journey, click here.
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
