Job Description
SEN Placements Admissions Assistant | 8107 | Permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £24,790 to £25,183 per annum | Grade D | Norwich – hybrid working
An opportunity has arisen to work in a key education service as part of the SEND Specialist Provision and Funding Placements Team.
The team actively supports the administration of placing and funding children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans.
As Admissions Assistant, your work will include:
* Compiling and distributing complex agendas to facilitate effective consultation processes with schools.
* Managing diaries for multiple complex admissions decision-making forums involving local authority officers and schools, ensuring alignment with statutory deadlines.
* Maintaining confidential records and an efficient document sharing system that complies with GDPR and other regulations.
* Taking minutes at admissions panels and decision-making forums, capturing complex information accurately and succinctly.
* Communicating admissions decisions promptly to internal teams, schools, and families.
* Supporting and completing delegated tasks from the SEND & AP Admissions Officers/Coordinator.
* Ensuring safeguarding practices are upheld to promote the safety and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, in line with service policies.
Before applying, we recommend reviewing the full Job Description and Person Specification to demonstrate your suitability for the role.
Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council include:
o Competitive salary
o Generous holiday entitlement
o Health and Wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
o Flexible working options such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
o Financial benefits like employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards, Blue Light card, relocation expenses, and advance expenses for travel
o Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
o Tax-efficient schemes for extra pension contributions and bicycles
o Car lease scheme for low-emission vehicles (eligibility required)
o Referral payments for hard-to-fill roles
For more information, see our Terms and Conditions.
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Note: Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructuring or in redeployment.
Redeployment closing date: 31 July 2025
All other applicants closing date: 07 August 2025
About Us
Norfolk boasts miles of coastline, the unique Broads, thriving towns, and a city rich in cultural heritage. Our economy is growing, driven by sectors like energy and food, with ambitious plans for housing and school development. Norfolk is a great place to live, work, and visit, fostering a supportive environment for businesses.
We are the main local authority for Norfolk, providing countywide services to over 850,000 residents, working with elected Members to deliver strategic services and involving the community in shaping our services.
We collaborate with local businesses, voluntary organizations, and other councils to ensure excellent service delivery.
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