SEND Administrator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme £250

Job summary

Hays Education is recruiting an experienced SEND Administrator for an interim role at a secondary school in Sheffield. You will work closely with the SENCO, parents and external agencies to ensure SEND processes are efficient and compliant.

We are seeking a highly organised candidate with strong record-keeping, excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding. DBS checks and references will be required as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-focused
• Experience handling confidential information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SENCO and inclusion team
• Maintain SEND records and student files
• Coordinate annual reviews and SEND meetings
• Liaise with parents, staff, local authorities and external professionals
• Manage confidential documentation and reports
• Support EHCP administration and SEND data tracking
• Assist with statutory processes and compliance requirements

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Independent working

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Experience in education or SEND

Job description

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Sheffield is seeking an experienced SEND Administrator to join their team on an interim basis this September. This school is passionate about ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive, and you'll play a vital role in helping that happen behind the scenes.

Your new role

Love organisation? Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?As the SEND Administrator, you'll work closely with the SENCO, students, parents, and external agencies to ensure SEND processes run smoothly and efficiently. You'll be the organisational powerhouse that keeps everything on track.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the SENCO and wider inclusion team
• Maintaining accurate SEND records and student files
• Coordinating annual reviews and SEND meetings
• Liaising with parents, staff, local authorities, and external professionals
• Managing confidential documentation and reports
• Supporting Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) administration
• Updating school systems and tracking SEND data
• Assisting with statutory processes and compliance requirements

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within education or SEND
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum and you will need to be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update service

What you'll get in return

As well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.