Statutory SEND Coordinator

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Discount schemes

Work-life balance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Staff networks

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a SEND Administrative Assistant to support EHCP Coordinators and Officers from County Hall, Morpeth. This full‑time role requires excellent IT and organisational skills, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and clear stakeholder communication.

Experience in local authority, education, health, or social care environments is desirable. The position notes County Hall and remote working options and a flexible, public‑sector environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT and organisational skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality.
• Clear communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience of working within a local authority, education, health, or social care environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to EHCP Coordinators and Officers.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information related to individuals.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents, schools, and professionals, communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and organising documentation.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and families.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures governing SEND administrative processes.

Job description

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Location

County Hall and remote working

Brief Description

Northumberland County Council's Statutory Assessment and Review Team seeks a SEND Administrative Assistant to support EHCP Coordinators and Officers. This role demands excellent IT and organisational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and clear communication with stakeholders. The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure is essential. Experience of working within a local authority, education, health, or social care environment is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to EHCP Coordinators and Officers.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information related to individuals.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents, schools, and professionals, communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and organising documentation.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and families.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures governing SEND administrative processes.

NCC INFO AND BENEFITS

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life

balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an

everyday basis!

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a

great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn

and thrive”.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

Further information

Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.