SEN Administration Officer

Pink Tile Education; Hastings; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational provider is seeking a highly skilled Temporary SEN Administration Officer in Hastings. This temporary position requires an experienced professional to provide high‑level administrative support to the Special Educational Needs (SEN) department. Key responsibilities include managing SEN documentation, supporting statutory processes, and presenting at panels. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of SEN and relevant processes, along with excellent IT skills. This role is suited for those looking to make an immediate impact in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of SEN and statutory processes.
• Proven experience working with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Confidence presenting to panels and professional meetings.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office packages.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Providing high‑level administrative support to the SEN department.
• Managing and maintaining SEN documentation, including EHCPs.
• Supporting statutory processes and deadlines.
• Attending and presenting information at panels and meetings.
• Working closely with internal and external professionals.

Skills

Strong knowledge of SEN and statutory processes

Experience with EHCPs

Confidence presenting to panels

Excellent IT skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office packages

Job description

St Leonards Area Pink Tile Education is supporting a secondary school in the St Leonards area is seeking to appoint a highly skilled Temporary SEN Administration Officer to support a well‑established and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) department.

This role is suited to an experienced professional who can work confidently and independently in a fast‑paced school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing high‑level administrative support to the SEN department
• Managing and maintaining SEN documentation, including EHCPs
• Supporting statutory processes and deadlines
• Attending and presenting information at panels and meetings when required
• Working closely with internal and external professionals

Essential Requirements:

• Strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of SEN and statutory processes
• Proven experience working with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Confidence presenting to panels and professional meetings
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office packages
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a secondary school or education setting
• Experience supporting SEN teams or local authority processes

This is a temporary position, ideal for an experienced SEN administrator looking to make an immediate impact within a supportive school environment.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the expectation of "Best Fit, Every Time" and our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers.

The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.