SENCo Administration Assistant; KEBC)

Salary:
Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 (Approximate starting salary of £24,321)

Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full-time hours at 37 hours per week, and 40 weeks per year. ( Term Time at 38 weeks, plus INSET days and an additional week)

Working Pattern:
To be confirmed

We are seeking an organised and proactive SENCo Support Administrator to join our dedicated team at Keyham Lodge School. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils, families, staff, and external agencies, helping to ensure that children with additional needs receive the support they need to thrive. You will play a key part in coordinating statutory SEND processes, supporting the SENCo, and making a meaningful difference to pupils' educational journeys.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people and would like to be a proactive integrated member of the SENCo Team?

• To work as a member of the SENCo Team and provide appropriate support primarily in relation to the SENCo duties.
• As part of your role you will carry out administration related roles linked to Annual Reviews, EHCPs, meetings, LAC, and PEPs to complete the statutory returns and processes, by supporting pupils and families and liaising and working closely with other agencies.
• In addition and where necessary support Local authority in the statutory duty.

Our aim is to ensure the academic, personal and social development of all of our students so that they can develop their potential both in school and in the wider community. We understand that our students have individual talents and in order to ensure success for every child, we believe that education goes beyond the core curriculum and out of the confines of the classroom and consequently we have adapted our curriculum offer to ensure students are prepared for the next stage of their life, whether that be within education or in the workplace.

“The school continues to train teachers to use the most effective teaching methods. This means staff are extremely knowledgeable about the special educational needs of pupils and how to adapt their teaching to meet these needs.”- OFSTED

• Equivalent to NVQ 3 level qualification plus relevant experience or can demonstrable experience identified within the Job Description.

• Experience of working in a school office and understanding of SEND processes and statutory requirements

• Knowledge of child protection and health and safety procedures.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and an appreciation of the implications of the Data Protection Act.
• Ability and willingness to undertake professional development.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Empathy with children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committed and motivated Team.
• A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.