SEN Placements Admissions Assistant (8107)

Adult Learning; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a SEN Placements Admissions Assistant in Norwich to support the placement of children with Education, Health and Care Plans. Responsibilities include managing consultations, taking minutes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a salary of £24,790 to £25,183 and benefits such as flexible working and health services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Financial benefits

Responsibilities

• Compile and distribute complex agendas to facilitate effective consultation processes with schools.
• Manage diaries for multiple admissions decision-making forums, coordinating between local authority officers and schools.
• Maintain confidential records and facilitate document sharing in compliance with GDPR.
• Take minutes at admissions panels and decision-making forums accurately.
• Communicate admissions decisions promptly to internal teams, schools, and families.
• Support SEND & AP Admissions Officers/Coordinator with delegated tasks.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are upheld in line with policies.

Job description

Job Description

SEN Placements Admissions Assistant | 8107 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £24,790 to £25,183 per annum | Grade D | Norwich – Hybrid Working

An opportunity has arisen to work in a key education service as part of the SEND Specialist Provision and Funding Placements Team.

The team actively supports the administration of placing and funding children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans.

Role Responsibilities

• Compile and distribute complex agendas to facilitate effective consultation processes with schools.
• Manage diaries for multiple admissions decision-making forums, coordinating between local authority officers and schools to meet statutory deadlines.
• Maintain confidential records and facilitate document sharing in compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
• Take minutes at admissions panels and decision-making forums, capturing complex information accurately and succinctly.
• Communicate admissions decisions promptly to internal teams, schools, and families.
• Support SEND & AP Admissions Officers/Coordinator with delegated tasks.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are upheld, promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in line with policies.

We recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying to demonstrate how you meet the criteria.

Benefits of Working with Norfolk County Council

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and wellbeing services, including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options: flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Financial benefits: employee discounts, Blue Light card, relocation expenses, travel expenses, pension scheme, tax-efficient schemes, car lease scheme, referral bonuses

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Redeployment closing date: 31 July 2025
All other applications close: 07 August 2025

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