Administrator / SEN Office Administrative Assistant with excellent administration and IT skills, experience of working in a SEND / SEN office, and an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice is required to join a new state-of-the-art secondary school within a well-established Academy Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire.
This role is known internally as an Additional Support Administrator.
SALARY: £24,405 per annum FTE, Actual Annual Salary £19,094 per annum (based on 33.75 hours, term time only) + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire (SO30)
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 33.75 hours per week, 8:15am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:15am – 3:15pm Friday, term time only (39 weeks)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Administrator / SEN Office Administrative Assistant with excellent administration and IT skills, experience of working in a SEND / SEN office, and an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice.
Working as an Administrator / SEN Office Administrative Assistant, you will provide efficient and professional administration support to the SENCo and SEN Team. The role requires someone with a detailed understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, the legal requirements of Education, Health, and Care Plans, access arrangements, and previous experience working in a SEN office.
As the Administrator / SEN Office Administrative Assistant, you will pay meticulous attention to detail, be able to prioritise, demonstrate good time management, and have a flexible working approach.
DUTIES
Your duties will include:
* Managing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date SEND student records, both electronic and paper-based, adhering to GDPR regulations
* Processing and tracking referrals for SEND support, assessments, and external agency involvement
* Organising and scheduling SEND-related meetings, including Annual Reviews, EHCP meetings, and parental consultations, sending invitations, gathering evidence, and preparing documentation
* Providing general administrative assistance to the SENCo and Learning Support Department
* Handling departmental correspondence, emails, and phone calls, responding or redirecting enquiries
* Maintaining the Learning Support Department diary
* Providing word processing and SIMS support, including entering provisions and events into SIMS
* Liaising with Specialist Teacher Advisors
* Assisting with maintaining the SEN Register
* Supervising/supporting pupils as required
* Supporting the Learning Mentor induction programme
* Contributing to the development of computer-based administrative systems
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
* Previous experience within a SEN / SENCo / SEND environment
* Experience providing administrative / office support
* English and Maths GCSE at Grade C or above / Level 4 or above
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good IT proficiency
* Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, Education, Health, and Care Plans, access arrangements
* Highly organised, collaborative, and team-oriented
* Good time management and flexible working approach
BENEFITS
* Valued team environment
* High-quality CPD programs
* Opportunities for career progression
* Extensive resources and facilities
* Tax-efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme
* Staff membership rates at the Leisure Centre
* Participation in the UK’s largest public sector pension scheme
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will undergo DBS checks and other employment checks.
We reserve the right to close vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13520
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