Assistant Plan Co-ordinator

Assistant Plan Coordinator
Location: South Yorkshire (our client area)
Contract: Initial 3 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – office-based Mondays and Thursdays
Pay Rate: £17.70 per hour (Umbrella) / £13.69 per hour (PAYE)

We are currently recruiting for an organised and detail-oriented Assistant Plan Coordinator to join a busy Education, Health and Care (EHC) Team within a local authority in South Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to support essential EHCP administration within a fast-paced environment.

About the Role
The EHC Team requires short-term support to assist with the administration of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). You will play a key role in ensuring processes run smoothly and deadlines are met, contributing to the delivery of high-quality services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

This is a hybrid role, with mandatory office attendance on Mondays and Thursdays at a central our client location. Please note, this role is not suitable for fully remote working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for EHCP processes

• Manage and monitor a busy team inbox, responding to queries efficiently

• Use Excel to track, update, and maintain accurate records

• Support the team in meeting strict statutory deadlines

• Assist with general coordination tasks within the EHC Team

• Ensure data is recorded accurately and in a timely manner

About You – Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in education and/or Special Educational Needs (SEN) is preferred

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work at pace

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines

• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with data

• Experience managing shared inboxes or high-volume email communication

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong communication and teamworking skills

• A proactive and professional approach

If you are a highly organised administrator with experience in SEN or education and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.