SEND Administrator

The Laurus Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The Laurus Trust is seeking an organised SEND Administrator to support the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities team. This role focuses on confidential administrative tasks, coordinating meetings and maintaining records to ensure high-quality provision across the school.

Working closely with the SENDCo, you will be the central point of contact for staff, parents, carers and external agencies, with a 25-hour week during term time (9am-2pm).

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.
• Prior experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative support to the SEND team.
• Coordinate key meetings and reviews.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Act as central point of contact for staff, parents, carers and external agencies.

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an organised, proactive and compassionate SEND Administrator to join our committed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to play a vital role in supporting students with additional needs and helping to ensure that high-quality provision is delivered across the school. Working closely with the SENDCo, you will provide confidential administrative support, coordinate key meetings and reviews, maintain accurate records and act as a central point of contact for staff, parents, carers and external agencies. This position is contracted on a 25 hours per week Term Time Only basis (9am - 2pm). This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.

Job Purpose

To provide confidential administrative support to the SEN Department, including the preparation of confidential reports and documents.

Key Skills & Experience

• Sound educational background including GCSE's in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
• Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.
• Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.
• To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page.
• At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees.
• Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive.
• Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working,
• Job-sharing and compressed hours.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.