EHC Assessment and Review Officer

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Roles are either 'site based' or 'home based'. Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs. Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements. Job Introduction We're recruiting a SEND EHC Assessment and Review Officer to join our dedicated SEND team at Milton Keynes City Council. The central Admin Team are responsible for all the legal processes around Education, Health and Care Plans, from initial requests for assessment, through to drafting and then reviewing plans on an annual basis.

They ensure legal timeframes are met and work towards the SEND Strategy, ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people across Milton Keynes. As a SEND EHC Assessment and Review Officer, you'll play an important part in supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities by coordinating assessments, reviews and funding processes, while helping families, schools and professionals navigate statutory requirements.

You'll work closely with colleagues, schools, parents, carers and partner organisations to ensure Education, Health and Care Plans are accurate, high quality and delivered within legal timescales. At Milton Keynes City Council, our aim is to make our city a better place to live. We do this by working together, putting residents first and living our values of being Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative.

Site-Based role This is a Site-Based role, and you'll be expected to work from the designated workplace. Interviews for this role will be held on 27 August 2026 At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We're dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: Role Responsibilities Managing a caseload of statutory assessments and annual reviews to ensure legal timescales and national performance measures are achieved. Coordinating Education, Health and Care assessment and review processes with families, schools and professionals. Managing Education, Health and Care and top-up funding arrangements to ensure resources are used effectively and deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working with Data and Placement colleagues to maintain accurate records and information systems. Attending and supporting Education, Health and Care co-production meetings and annual reviews where required. Providing clear advice and guidance on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities legislation, local processes and statutory responsibilities to a wide range of stakeholders. Supporting colleagues across the team to manage workload pressures and maintain statutory compliance.

Contributing to continuous improvement activities that support Milton Keynes' SEND Strategy and wider SEND Partnership. You will hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Business Administration or a relevant professional qualification, together with an understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities legislation and associated processes. Perhaps you already have experience working in education, local government or another relevant environment where accuracy, organisation and customer focus are essential.

Your strong communication skills allow you to produce high-quality written work whilst building positive relationships with families, schools and professionals. A natural organiser, you can prioritise competing demands, manage deadlines and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Confidence