SEN Administration Assistant

Hampton Academies Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Gardens School, part of the Hampton Academies Trust, is seeking an organised SEN Administration Assistant to support the Achievement Support Team. You will coordinate EHCPs, Annual Reviews and SEND processes while maintaining confidential student records and liaising with families and professionals.

Join a collaborative SEND department and contribute to a broad and ambitious curriculum, with 30 hours per week term-time only or 37 hours for full-time; salary scales are provided for both

Qualifications

• Substantial administration experience, ideally in education.
• Strong organisational, communication and ICT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail with ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for EHCPs, Annual Reviews, access arrangements and SEND assessments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and SEND databases.
• Coordinate meetings with parents, carers, schools and external professionals.
• Support transition arrangements for students joining or leaving the school.
• Assist with SEND audits, reviews and statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external agencies including Educational Psychologists and Local Authority services.
• Organise SEND team meetings, training and departmental administration.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the SEND department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

SEND awareness

EHCP administration

Data handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for supporting young people with additional needs? We are seeking an organised, proactive and highly professional SEN Administration Assistant to join our Achievement Support Team at Hampton Gardens School. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our SEND provision and helping ensure that every student receives the support they need to succeed. At Hampton Gardens, we are committed to inclusive education and supporting students across a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. Our approach is centred on identifying barriers early, working collaboratively with families and professionals, and ensuring every student can access a broad and ambitious curriculum., Working closely with the Senior SENDCo and wider Achievement Support Team, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across all aspects of SEND provision. This includes coordinating EHCP and Annual Review documentation, maintaining accurate student records, liaising with families and external agencies, and supporting key statutory processes., You will:

• Provide administrative support for EHCPs, Annual Reviews, access arrangements and SEND assessments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records and SEND databases.
• Coordinate meetings with parents, carers, schools and external professionals.
• Support transition arrangements for students joining or leaving the school.
• Assist with SEND audits, reviews and statutory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with external agencies including Educational Psychologists, specialist teachers and Local Authority services.
• Support the organisation of SEND team meetings, training and departmental administration.
• Help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy and successful SEND department., 30 hours per week, term time only. Working hours and days will be discussed at interview and must support departmental and wider school requirements.

You’ll need excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. We’re looking for someone who:

• Has substantial administration experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Possesses excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Has exceptional attention to detail and can manage confidential information appropriately.
• Can prioritise competing demands, work independently and contribute positively to a team.
• Has an understanding of, or interest in, SEND and supporting young people with additional needs.

(Grade 7)

Full-time salary (52 weeks / 37 hours) From: £29,541 to £33,119.

Actual salary (38 weeks / 30 hours) From: £19,985 to £22,406.

Why Join Hampton Gardens?

Hampton Gardens is part of Hampton Academies Trust and is a thriving, successful and growing secondary school with a strong reputation for inclusion. Our Achievement Support Team works collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and ensure students receive the support they need to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

We offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities across Hampton Academies Trust.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.