SEND Regional Project Support (Hybrid, Temp)

Connect2Dorset; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Connect2Dorset is recruiting on behalf of Dorset Council for a Project Support Assistant to support the Southwest SEND Regional Improvement & Intervention Alliance (RIIA). This role is ideal for an organized and proactive administrator to support regional projects that improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You’ll collaborate with local authorities, schools and partner organisations, providing administrative, communication and event

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience organising meetings, preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and handling data.
• Experience managing inboxes, documents and administrative systems.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently using initiative while contributing positively within a team.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to supporting projects.
• Desirable: Experience in education/SEND/public sector environments.
• Desirable: Knowledge of SEND services and partnership working.
• Desirable: Experience coordinating events, workshops or training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the RIIA programme.
• Organise meetings, workshops and events.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and circulate documentation.
• Manage project inboxes, records and filing systems.
• Update websites and support communications activities.
• Assist with newsletters, presentations and project resources.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders across the region.
• Respond to enquiries and maintain accurate project information.
• Ensure data is recorded and managed securely and accurately.
• Attend regional meetings, events and stakeholder activities across the Southwest region as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Meeting coordination

MS Office suite

Stakeholder relationships

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Connect2Dorset is recruiting on behalf of Dorset Council for a Project Support Assistant to support the Southwest SEND Regional Improvement & Intervention Alliance (RIIA). This role is ideal for an organized and proactive administrator to support regional projects that improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

You’ll collaborate with local authorities, schools and partner organisations, providing administrative, communication and event