SENCO Administration Assistant

Job Description

6 hours a week (Two mornings)

We are looking to appoint an individual to act as SEN Administrator. The post holder will provide efficient and professional secretarial and administrative support to the SENCO.

The role requires someone who pays meticulous attention to detail, has energy, enthusiasm, a calm manner, the ability to prioritise, a flexible working approach and being able to cope with conflicting demands and interruptions in order to meet internally and externally imposed deadlines. S/he will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude.

Main duties will include:

· Providing overall administration support to the Special Educational Needs Department.

· Planning of all Annual Review documentation ensuring deadlines are met.

· Typing and distributing EHCP reviews and documentation.

· Typing correspondence to parents, agencies, professionals, staff and any internal correspondence under the direction of the SENCO

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. This post requires enhanced DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.

Information about the School

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a large, 4 form entry Infant and Nursery School in the seaside town of Clacton.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.