SEND Administrators
Job Type: Part Time, Term Time
Location: Farnham, Surrey
Salary: Pay scale WA5-14 to WA5-20 (FTE £24,580 - £28,569pa) (Actual £14,095 - £16,382)
Hours: 24 hours per week over 4 days
The Role
The school are a special school for secondary pupils from Years 7 to 11 who have learning and additional needs. They now require x2 SEND Administrators to join their SEND department to work term time only.
You will be working under the direction of the SENDCo and be part of the enthusiastic team of Associate staff based at the school.
This job description recognizes the requirements of the current pay and conditions regulations and reflects the vision, aims and policies established by the Governors of the school.
Key Responsibilities
- To coordinate all administration throughout the school in relation to student Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and the Annual Review Process
- To provide administrative support to the SENDCO, Deputy and Assistant SENDCOs and Pastoral Support team
- To provide support to the administration team when needed
- Coordinate the Annual Review process for all students including scheduling and administration pre and post meetings
- Ensure all Annual Review paperwork is completed, collated and submitted on time
- Read, check and note required provisions in EHCPs of new Year 7s/in-year placements
- Proof read a range of reports and editing as requested
- Attend and take minutes at Annual reviews when required
- Liaise with parents, outside agencies, local authorities and other stakeholders as necessary
- Answer enquiries, typing, send letters and reports to parents/carers and/or outside agencies
- Keep whole school SEND provision map updated with information on student interventions
- Liaise with feeder schools at times of transition, collecting information/data to inform SENDCO
- Deal with situations of a sensitive nature and maintaining the necessary and appropriate confidentialities
- Assist in planning and preparation for SEND Open Mornings, Parent/Carer
- Consultations, Induction Days and other whole school events (which may fall outside usual working hours)
- Assist with reception duties when required
- Updating the school emergency plan, staff handbook and all staff handouts
- Liaise with Deputy Head Teacher and Clerk to the Governors on school and Trust policy reviews
- Keep up to date records of staff CPD under the supervision of the Deputy Head teacher
- Any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Headteacher/SENDCo
Skills and Qualifications
- Appropriate experience in administration
- Proven track record of effective working within a team
- Accurate written communication skills, including proof-reading
- Handling sensitive and confidential information in line with organisational requirements
- Working in a school setting
- Knowledge of Special Educational Needs
- Administration involved in EHCPs
- Liaising with outside agencies
- Liaising with parents / carers
- Clear and effective verbal, oral and written communication skills which demonstrate appropriate empathy and efficiency
- Ability to work efficiently and methodically through problem solving and multi-tasking
- Motivation and enthusiasm to learn new skills and quickly acquire new areas of knowledge
- Ability to keep up to date on relevant policies and procedures in line with the duties identified in the job description
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload, working effectively and calmly under pressure
- Ability to interact effectively with staff, parents/carers, students and outside agencies in a confident and professional manner
- Discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to use own initiative where appropriate
- Good team player and good sense of humour
Benefits
- Amazing students who want to learn
- A brand new, state of the art, English classroom
- Excellent IT facilities in a modern school fit for 21st century teaching
- A range of CPD opportunities to support professional development inside and outside the classroom.
- A range of evidence-informed strategies to support teaching and learning inside the classroom.
- A consistent approach to behaviour which ensures learning is not disrupted.
- A welcoming and supportive staff community
- Opportunities to collaborate across a range of mainstream and specialist provision schools within the Weydon MAT.
- External leadership/NPQ opportunities, including supporting masters' applications and aspiring senior leader's development programme
- On site car parking
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
To Apply
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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children's Barred List and Right to work in the UK checks are required for this post.
The School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.