SEND Administrator

Your new companyA welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Sheffield is seeking an experienced SEND Administrator to join their team on an interim basis this September. This school is passionate about ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive, and you'll play a vital role in helping that happen behind the scenes.Your new roleLove organisation? Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?As the SEND Administrator, you'll work closely with the SENCO, students, parents, and external agencies to ensure SEND processes run smoothly and efficiently. You'll be the organisational powerhouse that keeps everything on track.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing administrative support to the SENCO and wider inclusion team

Maintaining accurate SEND records and student files

Coordinating annual reviews and SEND meetings

Liaising with parents, staff, local authorities, and external professionals

Managing confidential documentation and reports

Supporting Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) administration

Updating school systems and tracking SEND data

Assisting with statutory processes and compliance requirements

What you'll need to succeedWe're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment.

You'll ideally have:

Previous administration experience, ideally within education or SEND

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail and record-keeping abilities

Experience handling sensitive and confidential information

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work independently and use initiative

A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

We will need to be able to obtain references to cover the last 2 years as a minimum and you will need to be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check if you don't already have a DBS on the update serviceWhat you'll get in returnAs well as receiving a competitive rate of pay, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in an outstanding school. When you register with Hays you will be allocated a dedicated consultant who will be on hand to offer career advice and guide you through the registration process. Once you have completed this particular assignment we will then be in a position to place you in further schools. By registering with Hays Education, you will also be eligible for our Refer a Friend Scheme where you could receive £250 in vouchers T&Cs apply.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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