JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Administrator / SEN Office Administrative Assistantwith 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 who has a detailed understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, the legal requirements of Education, Health, Care Plans, access arrangements and has previous experience of working in a SEN office.
As the Administrator / SEN Office Administrative Assistant you will pay meticulous attention to detail, be able to prioritise and demonstrate good time management and a flexible working approach.
DUTIES
Your duties as an Administrator / SEN Office Administrative Assistant will include:
1. Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date SEND student records, both electronic and paper-based, adhering to GDPR regulations
2. Process and track referrals for SEND support, assessments, and external agency involvement
3. Organise and schedule meetings related to SEND, including Annual Reviews, EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) meetings, and parental consultations, sending out invitation, gathering teacher evidence and preparing relevant documentation
4. Provide general administrative assistance to the SENCo and other members of the Learning Support Department
5. Handle departmental correspondence, emails, and phone calls, responding to enquiries or redirecting them appropriately
6. Be responsible for maintaining the Learning Support Department diary
7. Provide word processing and SIMS support
8. Enter provisions and events into SIMS
9. Liaise with Specialist Teacher Advisors
10. Assist with maintaining the SEN Register
11. Supervise/support pupils as and when required
12. Support with the Learning Mentor induction programme
13. Contribute to the development of computer-based administrative systems
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
14. Previous experience within a SEN / SENCo / SEND environment
15. Previous experience of providing administrative / admin / office support
16. English and Maths GCSE at Grade C or above / Levels at Grade 4 or above
17. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
18. Good IT proficiency
19. An understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, the legal requirements of Education, Health, Care Plans, access arrangements
20. Highly organised and thrives in a collaborative, team environment
21. Good time management with a flexible working approach
BENEFITS
22. Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
23. Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
24. Many opportunities for career progression
25. Extensive department resources and facilities
26. A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
27. Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
28. Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P13520
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