SEND Administration & Coordination Officer (Hybrid)

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking an Assistant SEND Officer on a full‑time, fixed‑term maternity cover contract. The role involves high‑quality administrative support, coordination of SEND team activities, and assisting with statutory assessments, with hybrid working and occasional office days at Time Square, Bracknell.

You will use Capita ONE and other software to maintain records, liaise with families and professionals, and ensure clear written communications.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and previous experience in similar positions are essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English are required for communications with families and professionals.
• Ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to SEND Officers.
• Assist with statutory assessments and evidence collection for children and young people.
• Create and update electronic records using Capita ONE, Word and Excel; respond to emails and prepare written correspondence.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare papers, and manage action points.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Organisational skills

Tools

Capita ONE

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking an Assistant SEND Officer on a full‑time, fixed‑term maternity cover contract. The role involves high‑quality administrative support, coordination of SEND team activities, and assisting with statutory assessments, with hybrid working and occasional office days at Time Square, Bracknell.

You will use Capita ONE and other software to maintain records, liaise with families and professionals, and ensure clear written communications.