Education Health Care Needs Assessment Officer

Education Health Care Needs Assessment Officer Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287946/4384
• Positions: 1
• Category: SEN & Additional Needs
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 9 January 2026
• Closing date: 8 February 2026
• Location: Victoria Gate, Chobham Road, Woking, GU21 6JD

The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £30,647 per annum based on a 36-hour working week.

We're excited to be recruiting a new Education Health Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) Officer to join our fantastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) service. This role is integral to on-going, focused work to improve the quality and timeliness of our SEND services.

This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between collaborating with colleagues in the office for a minimum of two days per week and working from home. Team members are welcome to work from any of our area offices in Woking, Weybridge or Reigate.

Join our SEND Service – Make a Real Difference! If you're committed to collaboration, advocacy, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

We're looking for compassionate, knowledgeable and proactive individuals who can build trusted relationships and communicate clearly. Our young people want adults who listen, explain things honestly, and keep them at the centre of every decision. Parents and carers value empathy, strong organisational skills, and a deep understanding of SEND legislation and diverse needs. Schools need consistent, accessible professionals who are experts in SEND and can guide them through the system with clarity and confidence.

At Surrey County Council, we're committed to providing excellent support for children and young people with SEND. Our SEND services work together to deliver timely, effective support that leads to positive outcomes. We focus on building strong, respectful relationships with families, schools and partner organisations, with relational and restorative practices underpinning all our work.

As an Education Health Care Needs Assessment Officer, you'll join a newly established countywide Education Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment team.

• Managing casework related to the 20‑week EHC Needs Assessment process, engaging with families and education providers to facilitate informed discussions
• Using a person‑centred approach, you will ensure statutory assessment deadlines are met
• Coordinating input from Education, Health, and Care services to ensure each child receives the right support for their needs
• Drafting EHCPs, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and of high quality

Reflective practice and continuous improvement are key to this role, and you'll be part of a team that puts the child at the centre of everything we do. By working in close collaboration with children's Social Care, Health, parents/carers and families, as well as schools, your impact will help us to achieve the best outcomes for the children we support.

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• A‑level or equivalent level of attainment, with training or experience in SEN, including the Code of Practice and Children and Families Act 2014
• Knowledge of Surrey's SEND policies, national guidance and legislation, and awareness of the impact of SEND on vulnerable children and young people
• Familiarity with Surrey's Local Offer and school provisions, or willingness to learn
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