ASEND are looking to appoint an organised and proactive SEN Administrator/Teaching Assistant to join our Tuition Centre near Uxbridge starting in September. The centre supports local pupils, who are not attending a school, to get an education while they are waiting for a full time school placement.
Job details
Job Title: SEN Administrator
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: £18,000 - £20,000 per year
Hours: 9am - 4.30pm - Monday to Friday
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Benefits:
- Free on-site parking
- Generous and competitive rates of pay
- Opportunities for professional development
- Training in working with children with SEND
- Join a friendly and supportive team
ASEND is a highly specialist SEND business, placing dedicated SEND professionals in school and services throughout the UK. Since being established in 2011, ASEND has emerged amongst the forefront of leading SEND businesses and have successfully placed professionals into different schools, colleges and services across the country. We have helped to institute a unique and fresh approach to the teaching and learning of SEND pupils, many of whom have seen remarkable progress. This approach includes our Tuition Centre in Uxbridge that supports local pupils, who are not attending a school, to get an education while they are waiting for a full time school placement. The SEN Admin will play a crucial role in this by delivering high quality administration for the Tuition Centre Lead and enhancing the process for pupils to make a successful move to their next school, along with directly supporting pupils.
The SEN Admin will provide effective administration and organisation on aspects relating to each of our pupils, including ensuring that EHCP Annual Reviews are held in a timely and professional manner, SEN Data and reports are organised. The job holder will need to be highly organised, computer literate, efficient and motivated; able to take the initiative when required and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues and local authorities.
Alongside administration, working with our pupils will be part of this role. It is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives and progress of pupils and we welcome candidates who have experience of working with young people. The Teaching Assistant will help the teachers to deliver lessons and activities, prepare resources and ensure that lessons are accessible and tailored to the individual pupil's needs.
Who are we looking for?
- Someone with a great attitude and who is a proactive team player!
- Experience working in school or an office environment
- Proficiency in computer skills
- Knowledge and understanding of SEN and EHCPs
- Great organisational skills
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to work with children and young people
- Ability to work independently and effectively without supervision for extended periods
- Strong ability to prioritise workload
- Management of registers and attendance reports
- Work intuitively and support the team wherever needed including working with pupils at times.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Stepping in to help with pupils as a Teaching Assistant
- Filing weekly reports and incident logs, recording pupils' attendance
- Managing calendar, drafting emails and other written material
- Communicating with our pupils' families and maintaining good relationships with them
- Maintaining inventory
At ASEND you will always be well supported by our highly qualified and experienced team and well-remunerated for your work.
If you are seeking a truly rewarding position and are passionate about enriching the lives of young people, then do not hesitate to apply now and one of our specialist teams will review your application. We reserve the right to close our advert sooner if a suitable candidate is identified.