Cover and SEND Administrator

The Education Space; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff breakfast

Gym membership discount

Cycle to work

Job summary

Kelmscott School is seeking a highly organised Cover and SEND Administrator to coordinate staff cover and provide administrative support to our SEND (Bridge) department. You will work with the Assistant SB L and SENDCO to ensure smooth lesson delivery and pupil support.

The role involves organising daily, planned and long-term cover, updating records, liaising with supply agencies, and supporting SEND referrals and reviews. Early morning start and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating staff cover and rotas.
• Strong administrative skills in SEND context.
• Ability to communicate with staff, parents and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily and long-term cover before lessons.
• Respond to changes throughout the day and liaise with agencies.
• Maintain cover records and provide management information.
• Support SEND referrals and administer SEND plans and reviews.
• Communicate with parents, carers, staff and external agencies.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Calm under pressure

Scheduling

SEND administration

Job description

The Governors of Kelmscott School are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive Cover and SEND Administrator. This role combines responsibility for coordinating staff cover with administrative support for our SEND (Bridge) department, helping to ensure that lessons run smoothly and students receive the support they need.

Working with the Assistant School Business Leader and SENDCO, you will organise daily, planned and long-term cover, respond to changes at short notice and work alongside our existing SEND Administrator to maintain effective systems and communication.

The role will include

• Organising cover for absent teaching staff before the start of the school day and responding to changes throughout the day.
• Liaising with supply agencies, allocating internal cover and ensuring cover staff receive the information and work they need.
• Maintaining accurate cover records, monitoring agency costs and providing management information.
• Supporting SEND referrals, including CAMHS, examination access arrangements and the administration of SEND plans and reviews.
• Maintaining confidential records and liaising with parents, carers, staff and external agencies.
• Coordinating SEND meetings, transition information, departmental resources and rotas.

The successful candidate will have

• Experience managing competing priorities and providing accurate administrative support
• Communicate effectively with adults and young people
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Exercise sound judgement and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience of coordinating cover, rotas or timetables, together with administration in SEND, education or a related service

* Please refer to the person specification for the full requirements.

* Early morning availability is essential to ensure cover is in place before lessons begin. Relevant training and professional development will be provided.

Vision:

Our vision of teaching and learning at Kelmscott School is to ensure it provides the best possible opportunity for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds to reach their fullest potential.

Our school is on an exciting journey which we would love for you to be part of. We have what we believe to be a number of unique selling points that all our visitors experience first-hand when they come to our school. To get a flavour of these USPs, do have a look at our Twitter @KelmscottSchool.

As well as a supportive and friendly environment, Kelmscott offers a range of interesting employee benefits including:

• Regular staff breakfast
• Reduced gym membership at Walthamstow Leisure Centre
• Cycle to work scheme

Interviews: week beginning 16th November

Please note that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

Kelmscott School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Child Protection screening and checks with past employers. References will be taken up prior to interviews. Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all employers in the United Kingdom to make basic document checks on every person they intend to employ.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity.