EHCP Co-Ordinator Rainbow Base

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit an exceptional and highly motivated professional to the role of EHCP Co-Ordinator to cover a period of maternity leave.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for overseeing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), attendance, safeguarding, family support and multi-agency working. You will work closely with families, staff, local authorities and external professionals to secure the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND, particularly within Rainbow Base.  Our Rainbow Base provision currently caters for over 50 pupils with complex communication needs and/or autism.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and attributes:

• Significant experience of supporting children and young people with SEND.

• Excellent knowledge of EHCP processes, safeguarding and multi-agency working.

• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• A commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils and families.

• The ability to build supportive yet appropriately challenging relationships with parents and professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference supporting our passion to provide the best for our pupils to support them to be enthusiastic learners whilst helping to develop and shape an outstanding specialist provision.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and attributes:

• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths.

• Knowledge and understanding of schools and relevant SEND legislation including the Children and Families Act (2014), the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equalities Act (2010) and legal precedents, plus practical experience of the applications of this knowledge.

• Knowledge of the EHCP assessment process.

• Energy, enthusiasm & sense of humour.

• Good understanding of child development and learning processes.

• Knowledge of the social, emotional and mental health needs of young people.

What we offer you :

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of the teacher pension scheme.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school .” Ofsted, March 2022      

Richmond Hill Academy is now a ‘good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.  The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community. 

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where “staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained”. As one teacher said, ‘I walk out of school happy every day.’” 

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is “breath-taking”. 

As a school, we can offer you: 

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow. 

• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured through our bespoke CPD offer. 

• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children. 

• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development. 

If you would like to know more about our academy please visit our website at:

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the , Person Specification, and Application Form from the GORSE Academies Trust website (), request them by email at View email address on tes.com , or call us on View phone number on tes.com

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:                     30 October 2026 (9:30am)

Interviews will take place: TBC

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. 

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.