Administrator

EmpowerED; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EmpowerED is working with a specialist secondary school in Reading to recruit a SEND Manager to coordinate and strengthen SEND provision across the school. You will work with the SENCO and leadership team to oversee SEND processes, annual reviews, EHCP administration, and external agency liaison.

This role suits a highly organised communicator who can manage data, provision mapping, attendance, interventions, compliance, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Experience within SEND, education or a closely related environment.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs.
• Confidence using databases, ICT systems and provision mapping tools.
• The ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families and external professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating annual reviews and supporting EHCP processes.
• Maintaining accurate SEND records, data and provision mapping.
• Liaising with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies.
• Monitoring student attendance, progress and interventions.
• Supporting SEND compliance and quality assurance.
• Helping staff understand SEND processes and inclusive practice.
• Coordinating alternative provision where required.
• Line managing a small team of Teaching Assistants.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder liaison

ICT proficiency

Job description

Are you an experienced SEND professional looking for a role where you can have a real impact on the support children and young people receive? EmpowerED is working with a specialist secondary school in Reading to recruit a SEND Manager to play a key role in coordinating and strengthening SEND provision across the school.

Working closely with the SENCO and wider leadership team, you will oversee a range of SEND processes, including annual reviews, EHCP administration, external agency liaison, provision mapping, student support and SEND compliance. This is a varied role suited to someone who is highly organised, confident communicating with families and professionals, and passionate about ensuring young people with additional needs receive the right support.

The role will include:

• Coordinating annual reviews and supporting EHCP processes


• Maintaining accurate SEND records, data and provision mapping


• Liaising with parents, carers, local authorities and external agencies


• Monitoring student attendance, progress and interventions


• Supporting SEND compliance and quality assurance


• Helping staff understand SEND processes and inclusive practice


• Coordinating alternative provision where required


• Line managing a small team of Teaching Assistants

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience within SEND, education or a closely related environment


• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail


• Confidence managing competing priorities and statutory deadlines


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting young people with additional needs


• Confidence using databases, ICT systems and provision mapping tools


• The ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families and external professionals

The school supports young people aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs, offering smaller classes, personalised support and a highly collaborative staff team. It is a modern specialist setting with a strong focus on relationships, inclusion and helping young people develop academically, socially and emotionally.