Experienced School Send Administrator Required In Cheltenham

Marchant Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a Cheltenham school to recruit an experienced SEND Administrator to support its SEND team. You will maintain accurate SEND records, assist with EHCP documentation, and coordinate meetings with parents, school staff and external professionals.

The role requires prior school SEND administration experience, familiarity with EHCP review processes, and proficiency in school management systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in school SEND administration.
• Familiarity with EHCP documentation and SEND review processes.
• Experience using school management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisation and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate SEND records, pupil support documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with the administration of Education, Health and Care Plan documentation.
• Coordinate meetings involving parents, carers, school staff and external professionals.
• Prepare paperwork and maintain records of actions following meetings.
• Monitor review dates and deadlines for relevant SEND documentation.
• Liaise with teaching staff and the SEND team regarding administrative requirements.
• Update school systems and maintain secure electronic and paper files.
• Respond professionally to routine enquiries from parents and external contacts.

Skills

SEND administration

EHCP documentation

Confidentiality & safeguarding

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

School Management System

Job description

Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

A school in Cheltenham is looking to recruit an experienced SEND Administrator to support its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team. The school works with pupils, families, teaching staff and external professionals to coordinate appropriate support and maintain accurate records. The successful candidate will need previous school-based SEND administration experience and a careful approach to sensitive pupil information.

About the Role

• Maintain accurate SEND records, pupil support documentation and correspondence.
• Assist with the administration of Education, Health and Care Plan documentation.
• Coordinate meetings involving parents, carers, school staff and external professionals.
• Prepare paperwork and maintain records of actions following meetings.
• Monitor review dates and deadlines for relevant SEND documentation.
• Liaise with teaching staff and the SEND team regarding administrative requirements.
• Update school systems and maintain secure electronic and paper files.
• Respond professionally to routine enquiries from parents and external contacts.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a school SEND administration role is essential.
• Familiarity with EHCP documentation and SEND review processes.
• Experience using school management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and time-management skills.
• A sensitive and professional approach when communicating with families.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding requirements.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in accordance with the role.