SEND Admin Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Brinsworth Academy is seeking a SEND Admin Assistant to support the SEND team by coordinating meetings, liaising with colleagues and external agencies, and acting as a central contact within Achievement Support.

The ideal candidate will be well organised, flexible and able to manage a busy workload with excellent written and verbal communication, accuracy and attention to detail, while upholding safeguarding and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates high level administrative skills and accuracy.
• Excellent ICT and data handling abilities required.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings.
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies.
• Act as central point of contact for Achievement Support.

Skills

High level administrative skills

Excellent ICT skills

Time management

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential matters

Adaptability

Honesty and integrity

Equal opportunities

Flexible with events/meetings

Equality and Diversity

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently seeking to appoint a SEND Admin Assistant to work within our Achievement Support Team. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the SEND team, arrange and coordinate meetings, liaise with colleagues and external agencies, and act as a central point of contact for Achievement Support. You will need to be well organised and flexible, with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines in a busy school environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will play an active role in creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

• High level administrative skills
• Excellent ICT skills
• Proven ability to manage time and prioritise work.
• Ability to work on own initiative if required.
• Good interpersonal skills – ability to deal effectively with a wide range of people at all levels.
• Discrete and sympathetic when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Flexible approach to working – the post may on occasion involve attending Academy events/open days.
• Equality and Diversity – demonstrate fairness and respect in managing own behaviour and the behaviour of others.

What the school offers its staff

Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to Achieve Excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled. We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) is a Multi Academy Trust which has grown significantly over the last four years and currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three secondary schools and three primary schools. NCLT has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. We have a strong track record of improving the quality of education, raising aspirations and helping young people progress to higher education, apprenticeships and careers. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education.

Commitment to safeguarding

NCLT Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the disclosure of criminal records can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates.