SEND Admin Support Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression within NewCollabor

Job summary

Brinsworth Academy is seeking a SEND Admin Assistant to support the SEND team within the Achievement Support Team. The role focuses on arranging and coordinating meetings, liaising with colleagues and external agencies, and acting as the central point of contact for Achievement Support.

It is set in a school environment with standard weekday hours and occasional academy events. Applicants should have good general education, high-level administrative skills, and strong ICT and communication

Qualifications

• Good general education.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team
• Arrange and coordinate meetings
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies
• Act as the central point of contact for Achievement Support
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive

Skills

High-level admin skills

ICT skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Prioritising workload

Interpersonal skills

Education

General education

Job description

This SEND Admin Assistant post sits within the Achievement Support Team at Brinsworth Academy, supporting the school's SEND team directly. The role centres on arranging and coordinating meetings, liaising with colleagues and external agencies, and acting as the central point of contact for Achievement Support. Set in a school, it runs a Monday to Friday timetable with shorter hours on Fridays and may occasionally involve academy events. An enhanced DBS check and right to work are needed, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team
• Arrange and coordinate meetings
• Liaise with colleagues and external agencies
• Act as the central point of contact for Achievement Support
• Play an active role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive

Qualifications

• Good general education

Skills & knowledge

• High-level administrative skills
• Excellent ICT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills with people at all levels

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Discretion with sensitive and confidential matters
• Well organised and adaptable to change
• Able to work on own initiative when required
• Honesty and integrity
• Commitment to equal opportunities and fair, respectful behaviour
• Flexible approach, including attending academy events and open days

What’s offered

• Career progression and development within New Collaborative Learning Trust