Admin Assistant (Full Time)

Spacehouse Limited; North East; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking an Admin Assistant to provide high quality support to the Special Educational Needs Casework team. You will act as a key contact, coordinating information for EHC assessments and annual reviews, while maintaining the SEND management database securely.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines. NVQ Level 3 qualification is required or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail with high-volume data processing.
• Strong communication and methodical approach to tasks.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, gather and share information for EHC assessments and annual reviews.
• Keep the SEND management database accurate and secure.

Skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication

NVQ Level 3

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Jobs

Admin Assistant

More Information

Salary

Grade 5 £27,274 - £29,542

Expires

27/09/2026

Location

Spennymoor, Durham

Job Type

Full Time

Are you a proactive administrator looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference?

What is involved?

As a vital part of our SEND Business Services team, you will provide high quality administrative support to the Special Educational Needs Casework team. You will act as a key point of contact, collaborating closely with caseworkers, schools, parents, and healthcare professionals to deliver essential statutory services.

In this role, you will coordinate, gather, and share information for Education, Health, and Care (EHC) assessments and annual reviews, while keeping our SEND management database accurate and secure.

What will I need?

This is a busy, varied, and rewarding position that requires an organised professional who thrives under pressure. To succeed, you will need:

• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage tight deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail, with a ability for processing high volumes of data quickly and accurately.
• Strong communication skills and a methodical approach to tasks.
• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. For further information about the role contactLouise Stephenson | [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on 8th October 2026. Weoperatea guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and haveindicatedthey have a disability, are a looked after young person, careleaveror a veteran.

Our offer to you

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on ourwebsite.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

Company: Durham County Council

Salary: Grade 5 £27,274 - £29,542

Location: Spennymoor, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant