Willow Grove Primary School

Willow Grove

Ashton-In-Makerfield

Wigan

WN4 8XF

Salary: Grade 11, £50,908 - £55,224 per annum.

37 hours per week, full time

Permanent

Required for as soon as possible

The Headteacher and Governors at Willow Grove Primary School are looking to recruit a highly motivated, organised and passionate EHC Co-ordinator to join our school. At Willow Grove, we pride ourselves on providing a nurturing environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential. Our specialist school caters to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). This is a tremendous opportunity for a current EHC Co-ordinator or candidate in a similar role. Willow Grove Primary School has adopted strong attachment and trauma-informed practices (ATP) as the basis for working with its pupils and we are looking to further develop our team with staff who have knowledge in this area.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a passionate, positive and motivated individual who can:

  • Act as lead manager for the review process of EHC Plans, ensuring that the special educational provision set out in the EHC Plan is delivered appropriately and in line with LA and school legal duties,
  • Work effectively with the LA and relevant professional agencies, addressing issues or disagreements including where necessary representing the schools in formal disagreement resolution or mediation.
  • Liaise with Senior Leaders, teachers, administration staff, the LA SEND Team and other relevant professionals, in the further development of a robust procedure in school, to ensure progress towards EHC outcomes are reported fully at review meetings and to make amendments to any EHC Plan as necessary.
  • Contribute to the design and development of new processes, procedures and ways of working
  • In liaison with the Senior Leadership Team, advise class staff about best practice in writing summative reports for the Annual Review of EHC plans.

Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Relevant level 5 qualification/evidence of working towards or equivalent relevant experience in SEN setting
  • Experience working with children with SEN (school-based or other relevant settings).
  • Excellent organisation, communication and teamwork skills.
  • A working knowledge of social care and health systems which contribute to EHC pathways.
  • Experience in chairing and leading multi-agency meetings.
  • Experience in organising, developing and motivating staff.
  • Evidence of implementation of policies and strategies.

Willow Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hope that, after considering the post details and reviewing the school information available on the website, you choose to apply for the post as you believe you can contribute positively to the department, the ethos of the school and to ensure that our students make the progress we expect.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

We will process personal data and sensitive personal data (also known as ‘special categories of personal data’) and criminal records data relating to you in accordance with our Data protection policy and in accordance with data protection laws.

If you would like to arrange a visit to school, please contact the school office to arrange. If you require any further information, please contact the school on 01942 727717 or email enquiries@admin.willowgrove.wigan.sch.uk

Interview date: 17th November 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

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Supporting Documents

↗ Job Description Person Specification
↗ Guidance for Safer Working Practice
↗ DBS Policy Statement – Schools
↗ Childcare Disqualification Requirements

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Location

Willow Grove, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8XF, United Kingdom

Job ID

3580