SEND Administrator

Brockenhurst College has an exciting opportunity for a SEND Administrator to join the team in Brockenhurst. You will join us on a term time only basis; 36 weeks per year, 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £22,690 to £24,924 pro rata, per annum DOE.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

Organisation

Brockenhurst College

Curriculum/Support Area

Functional Skills, ESOL, ALS & HNS

Employment Basis

Term time only, full time hours

Contracted working hours

37

Location

Brockenhurst College

Salary

£22,690 – £24,924 pro rata, per annum, DOE

Responsibilities as the SEND Administrator will include:

• Liaising with Teachers, Learning Support Assistant Coordinator, Learning Support Assistants, Skills Development, Student Support Managers and Heads of Curriculum to obtain student feedback in a timely manner for Education, Health Care Plan (EHCP) Annual reviews
• Working within IT systems or paper-based systems as appropriate
• Contacting Parents, Local Authorities and other Lead professionals to arrange Annual EHCP Reviews within statutory timeframes provided by the Local Authority
• Requesting feedback from Parents and the Young person in advance of the Annual EHCP Review
• Planning and coordinating various diaries to book EHCP Annual Reviews to ensure that the statutory 12-month statutory deadline is met between each review process
• Ensuring that paperwork is completed in accordance with statutory requirements
• Escalate any issues to the Head of Curriculum where necessary
• Assisting with other admin duties assigned by the LDD Manager and Assistant LLD Manager that may be required related to the management of EHCPs– filing, scanning, logging messages onto the Emily system, etc
• Collating information for new EHCP Requests for Assessment from parents, teachers and other professionals involved
• Sourcing & recording information from EMILY
• Attending annual reviews or open events at Schools where required by the LDD Manager and Assistant LDD Manager
• Arranging interviews for prospective applicants in receipt of an EHCP on the College Admissions System

The ideal SEND Administrator will need:

• A minimum of GCSE A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience of Information and Advice or Customer Service 
• Experience in data entry
• Experience of general administrative duties
• Experience of SEND and associated administrative duties
• Competence in a range of Windows/Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• The ability to work with in-house IT systems after training
• Good IT, telephone, and organisational skills
• Accurate record-keeping skills
• Diplomacy, combined with a firm but empathetic attitude

Benefits as the SEND Administrator will include:

• 25 days leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• An option to purchase further leave through our Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (Support Staff only)
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff Yoga and Football

If you feel you are the right candidate for our SEND Administrator role then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: Tuesday 26th September 2023 

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.