Admissions & EHCP Coordinator — SEN School

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Oldham; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Laycock School in Ashton Under Lyne is seeking an experienced Admissions & EHCP Co-ordinator to manage admissions processes, annual reviews and tribunal representations for pupils with SEND.

The post is based at Samuel Laycock with 36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 10 days, salary £38,510-£40,444 full-time or pro rata £33,781-£35,478, NJC Scale 26-28. Applicants should have strong admin experience in schools and a solid understanding of EHCP processes.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a school, college or similar setting in an administrative, SEND or business support role.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes, including assessments, annual reviews, amendments and statutory deadlines.
• Experience of working collaboratively with children, young people and families to help overcome barriers to learning, development and participation.
• The ability to build positive and productive relationships with parents, carers, pupils, colleagues, Local Authorities and external professionals.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to present information clearly, sensitively and professionally to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet statutory deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, reports and confidential documentation in line with data protection requirements.
• The ability to analyse information, identify needs and develop practical solutions to support positive outcomes for pupils.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to use initiative and work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team.
• Strong ICT skills, including the use of databases, spreadsheets, word processing packages and school information systems.
• Experience of coordinating meetings, liaising with multiple stakeholders and ensuring actions are completed within required timescales.
• The ability to line manage, support and develop administrative staff to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, SEND legislation and the barriers that children and young people with additional needs may face.
• A commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly across the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and EHCP annual reviews for pupils.
• Prepare tribunal representations for pupils as required.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and confidential documentation in line with data protection requirements.
• Liaise with parents, Local Authorities and external professionals to support pupil outcomes.
• Line manage and develop administrative staff to ensure high standards of service delivery.

Skills

School admin experience

EHCP processes knowledge

Family engagement

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Data handling / records management

Safeguarding knowledge

ICT skills

Stakeholder liaison

Line manage staff

Tools

Database systems

Spreadsheets

SIS

Word processing

Job description

Samuel Laycock School in Ashton Under Lyne is seeking an experienced Admissions & EHCP Co-ordinator to manage admissions processes, annual reviews and tribunal representations for pupils with SEND.

The post is based at Samuel Laycock with 36 hours 40 minutes per week, term time plus 10 days, salary £38,510-£40,444 full-time or pro rata £33,781-£35,478, NJC Scale 26-28. Applicants should have strong admin experience in schools and a solid understanding of EHCP processes.