SEN Admin

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is assisting a welcoming school in Telford to recruit an experienced SEN Administrator. You will support the SENCO, manage confidential pupil records, and coordinate EHCPs and annual reviews to ensure statutory deadlines are met.

You will liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies, prepare reports, update management systems, and maintain GDPR compliance while supporting day-to-day SEN administration with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SENCO and SEN department.
• Maintain accurate and confidential pupil records and SEN documentation.
• Coordinate and monitor Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and statutory deadlines.
• Prepare reports, meeting documentation and correspondence.
• Arrange meetings with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Liaise with teaching staff and external agencies to gather and distribute relevant information.
• Update school management systems and maintain accurate databases.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, school policies and GDPR requirements.
• Respond professionally to enquiries from parents, staff and external agencies.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the SEN department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SEN Admin - Telford - TF3

Job Title: SEN Administrator
Location: Telford - TF3
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience (DOE)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and supportive school in Telford for an experienced and organised SEN Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, ensuring accurate administration and effective communication between staff, parents and external agencies.

Working closely with the SENCO and wider school team, you will help ensure that all statutory processes are managed efficiently and that pupils receive the support they need to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SENCO and SEN department.
• Maintain accurate and confidential pupil records and SEN documentation.
• Coordinate and monitor Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and statutory deadlines.
• Prepare reports, meeting documentation and correspondence.
• Arrange meetings with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
• Liaise with teaching staff and external agencies to gather and distribute relevant information.
• Update school management systems and maintain accurate databases.
• Ensure compliance with SEND legislation, school policies and GDPR requirements.
• Respond professionally to enquiries from parents, staff and external agencies.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the SEN department.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• A positive, proactive and professional approach.

Desirable

• Previous experience within a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of SEND processes and EHCP administration.
• Experience using school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.
• Understanding of SEND legislation and statutory requirements.