SEN Admin

Work pattern: 08:30 -3:30 – 4 days a week but potential for 5 in the long term. £84 per day. Good ICT and speech & language skills needed for clear communication on phones and with colleagues. 

Until the end of March, but potential for permanent.

Our school in Eastbourne are seeking committed, dynamic and talented staff to join its team.

The school provides education for 4–16-year-olds who have been excluded from mainstream settings across the county. Demand for this provision has increased dramatically since the pandemic, creating many challenges and resulting in a need for the school to significantly improve.“We are now seeking to recruit a Special Education Needs Admin support to join us at this exciting time.

The hours of work are 8.30am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday (exact working pattern to be discussed at interview and agreed on successful appointment).  We are a warm, friendly and supportive team, with additional benefits, such as free daily lunch.”

“What is a SEN Admin role?”

A SEND Admin role refers to a position that provides administrative support specifically for the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department within a school or academy. It is a critical role, as it ensures the smooth operation of processes that support pupils with SEND. Here’s an overview of what the role typically involves:

Responsibilities of a SEND Administrator

1. Support for SEND Processes:

   • Managing the paperwork and systems for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including annual reviews, amendments, and applications.
   • Ensuring compliance with statutory SEND timelines and procedures.

2. Data Management:

   • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date SEND registers and databases.
   • Tracking pupil progress and recording interventions or support plans.

3. Communication:

   • Acting as the first point of contact for parents, carers, and external professionals (e.g., local authorities, speech therapists, educational psychologists).
   • Coordinating meetings, such as EHCP reviews, with families and multi-agency professionals.

4. Administrative Tasks:

   • Preparing reports, letters, and correspondence related to SEND provision.
   • Organising and filing confidential documents securely.
   • Assisting in budgeting and financial tracking for SEND funding or resources.

5. Liaison:

   • Working closely with the school’s SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to support the delivery of SEND strategies.
   • Collaborating with teaching staff and support workers to ensure smooth delivery of interventions.

6. Compliance and Reporting:

   • Ensuring the school meets SEND statutory obligations under the SEND Code of Practice (2015).
   • Preparing documentation for Ofsted inspections or other regulatory bodies.
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Desirable Skills for a SEND Administrator

1. Organisation and Attention to Detail:

   • Ability to handle large volumes of paperwork and meet deadlines.

2. Knowledge of SEND Legislation:

   • Familiarity with the SEND Code of Practice, EHCP processes, and related policies.

3. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

   • Professional and empathetic communication with families, staff, and external agencies.

4. IT Proficiency:

   • Competence in using Microsoft Office, school management systems (e.g., SIMS), and SEND-specific tools.

5. Discretion and Confidentiality:

   • Maintaining sensitive information securely and professionally.

6. Problem-Solving:

   • Ability to respond to queries and challenges efficiently and calmly.

This role ensures that pupils with SEND receive the right support, and it serves as the backbone of the administrative side of SEND provision.

Please note that you will require to have a DBS either through us or on the update service, and 100% cleared with Pink Tile Education.