Referrals Coordinator, Education Assessor

Fresh Start In Education Ltd

. Manage referrals from schools, local authorities and families.

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeFolkestone • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,500 - £33,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing referrals and assessing the needs of children or young people with SEN, while creating personalized educational plans and maintaining accurate records. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with families and professionals to promote safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experience Supporting Children With SENUnderstanding Of Safeguarding StrategiesExperience With EHCPsReport-Writing SkillsAbility To Manage Competing Priorities

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Hard Skills

Assessment ReportsRisk AssessmentsPersonalized Impact PlansEducational Placement CoordinationTimetable Coordination

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCompassionate ApproachProactive Problem-SolvingCollaborative Work Style

Industry Keywords

SENEducational Support StrategiesPositive OutcomesCaseload ManagementStudent Wellbeing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage referrals from schools, local authorities and families.
Assess students' needs, strengths and interests.
Create personalised Impact, Engagement & Education Plans (IEEPs).
Coordinate suitable educational placements and timetables.
Produce assessment reports and risk assessments.
Work with families, schools and professionals to support positive outcomes.
Maintain accurate records and prioritise the caseload.
Promote safeguarding and student wellbeing at every stage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional needs.
A good understanding of safeguarding and educational support strategies.
Experience with EHCPs, risk assessments and other education documents.
Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently and collaboratively.
A compassionate, proactive and solution-focused approach.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days' annual leave, increasing with service up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
25 days' sick leave, including mental health days.
Pension scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP and counselling.
YuLife wellbeing benefits, discounts and vouchers.
Enhanced maternity pay.
Eye tests and glasses vouchers.
Length of service awards.
Hybrid working (minimum one day in the office - subject to change in the future).