SEN Administration Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Priory Belvoir Academy is seeking an SEN Administration Assistant to provide crucial administrative support to the academy's SEN department, working closely with the SENCO, deputy SENCO, and LSA team.

Candidates should have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 or above (A-C) and be proficient in IT, with strong organisational and communication skills to handle records, referrals, and diary management efficiently.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 or above (A-C) or equivalent.
• Proficient in IT.

Responsibilities

• Administration of SEN records—transition files, P16 leavers, EHCPs, Individual Education Plans, letters for trips.
• Medical referrals—preparation and collection of information for NHS and private medical assessors.
• Organisation of the SENCO/Deputy SENCO diary.
• Logistics planning for exams, interventions, external provider access, and room occupancy at Vale Court.
• General SEN enquiries and communication with parents and external agencies.
• Create Purchase Orders via PS Financials as directed by the SENCO team.
• Record meeting minutes for SEN related meetings when required.
• Supporting training and other duties as required within the post.

Skills

IT proficiency

Education

GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 or above (A-C)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an SEN Administration Assistant to provide relevant and appropriate administrative support to support the running of the academy SEN department, working closely with the SENCO, deputy SENCO and LSA team. Candidates should have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 or above or equivalent (A-C) and should be proficient in IT.

Principal Accountabilities

• Administration of SEN records- transition files, P16 leavers, EHCPs, Individual Education Plans, letters for school trips etc.
• Medical Referrals – preparation and accumulation of information for various NHS providers and private medical assessors in the local area through close contact with parents, student round robins and screener collation.
• Organisation of the SENCO/Deputy SENCO diary.
• Oversight of the facilities and room occupation of Vale Court: logistics planning for exams, interventions, external provider access
• General SEN enquiries communication with parents/external agencies.
• PS Financials- Create Purchase Orders via the central finance system PS Financials as directed by the SENCO team and other support staff as required.
• Undergo training as and when required to support elements of the job.
• Record meeting minutes when required at any SEN related meeting e.g. Governor meeting.
• Undergo training as and when required to support elements of the job.
• Such other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.

What the school offers its staff

The Priory Belvoir Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Benefit Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all.

Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

The Priory Federation of Academies strictly adheres to GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.