SEND Administration Officer (Maternity Cover)

Dorset Council UK; Lyme Regis; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking an exceptional administrator to join our SEND team on a maternity cover for 1 year fixed term. This role provides high-quality administrative and clerical support, helping ensure the smooth and effective delivery of services to students and staff.

The position is term-time only (20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year). Actual salary £12,482 - £13,090 per annum (Grade 6, SCP 6-9) pay award pending. Pro rata salary applies based on hours and weeks worked.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative and clerical support.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office 365.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin and clerical support to SEND department.
• Assist with general office duties to ensure smooth delivery.
• Liaise with parents, teachers and external agencies.
• Support the inclusion team in delivering services to students and staff.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Organised

Attention to detail

MS Office 365

Discretion

Team player

SIMS experience

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Dorset Council UK is seeking an exceptional administrator to join our SEND team on a maternity cover for 1 year fixed term. This role provides high-quality administrative and clerical support, helping ensure the smooth and effective delivery of services to students and staff.

The position is term-time only (20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year). Actual salary £12,482 - £13,090 per annum (Grade 6, SCP 6-9) pay award pending. Pro rata salary applies based on hours and weeks worked.