SEND Admin Officer

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SEND Admin Officer to join our fantastic team at CHS South.

This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £26,403 Grade 4, to start as soon as pre employment checks are complete.

We're looking for

We are looking for an outstanding Administrator to join our Additional Support Team who will work collaboratively to ensure that the department’s administration runs efficiently and effectively. This is a varied role requiring a proactive and highly organised individual who can manage the day-to-day administrative operations of the SEND provision while providing excellent service to colleagues, students, parents and external agencies.

You will be well organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including parents, colleagues, students and external professionals.

You will have strong ICT and administrative skills, enabling you to maintain accurate records, produce reports, analyse data and meet deadlines consistently.Main purpose of the job:Under the direction of the Senior Leadership team and SENDCO Lead, you will provide efficient, responsive and high-quality administrative support to the Targeted Additional Support Team. You will work independently to manage administrative procedures, ensure compliance with school policies, and contribute positively to the wider ethos and aims of the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail and ability to multitask will make a real impact.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level administrative support to the SEND department
• Maintaining accurate manual and computerised records, producing reports and statistics as required
• Drafting letters and communicating with parents and external agencies
• Collating and analysing data, ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Arranging meetings, coordinating events and taking high-quality minutes
• Responding independently to correspondence where appropriate
• Supporting pupil welfare, including first aid and liaising with parents (training provided)
• Maintaining effective links with the main school administration team
• Managing stationery supplies and departmental resources
• Using ICT systems such as Word, Excel, databases, email and internet systems
• Supporting wider school administrative duties, including examination invigilation where appropriate

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.How to Apply Please follow the online application process to be considered. The advert will close at 12pm midday on Monday 18th May, interviews will take place in school shortly thereafter.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.