SEND Administration Officer — Hybrid (Maternity Cover)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days annual leave (plus increases)

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking an Assistant SEND Officer to support children and young people with SEND. The role offers hybrid working, a full-time schedule (37 hours) on a temporary maternity cover contract, and a base at Time Square, Bracknell.

You will provide high-quality administrative support, assist with statutory assessments, and maintain records using Capita ONE, Word and Excel. Strong communication and discretion are essential for success in this varied, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and previous experience in similar positions are essential.
• Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and spoken English and discretion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to SEND team across a wide range of activities.
• Support SEND Officers to deliver statutory assessments and collate evidence.
• Liaise with families and professionals; maintain electronic records using Capita ONE, Word and Excel.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare papers; manage FOI and SAR requests where required.
• Support a flexible, hybrid working pattern and use of office and home-based days.

Tools

Capita ONE

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking an Assistant SEND Officer to support children and young people with SEND. The role offers hybrid working, a full-time schedule (37 hours) on a temporary maternity cover contract, and a base at Time Square, Bracknell.

You will provide high-quality administrative support, assist with statutory assessments, and maintain records using Capita ONE, Word and Excel. Strong communication and discretion are essential for success in this varied, fast-paced environment.