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Churchdown School Academy
Winston Road
Churchdown
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 2RB

Tel: 01452713340

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SEND Administrator

Churchdown, Gloucester

LINE MANAGER: Head of Learning Support

MAIN PURPOSE

To provide comprehensive support to the Learning Support department. The post holder will provide efficient and effective administration support for the SENDCo and SEN team. They will ensure that the school’s EHCP review process is professional and well administered for all stakeholders involved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support to the SENDCo; taking notes, locating files and other information as requested
Type up notes from meetings and SEND review documents, to ensure all records are kept up to date and accurate
Work alongside the SENDCo to update the SEND Information Report and relevant sections on the school website
Maintain accurate files and records of students with SEND
To support with the management of the SEND register, recording of SEND provision and Learning Plans for those on the graduated pathway of support
Work with all stakeholders to ensure pupils’ passports are complete, updated and purposeful
Support the SENDCo with the SEND identification, assessment, monitoring and the review process ensuring all records are updated regularly
Organise and timetable initial screening assessments to assist with SEND identification as directed by the SENDCo
Ensure the EHCP reports with the support of SENDCo and submit them in a timely manner
Complete administration of student referrals and support the SENDCo in preparing for a range of meetings with external agencies
Oversee room bookings and appointments for external visitors and support/manage the appointment diary for the SENDCo
Support with the gathering of evidence from teachers regarding students’ normal way of working
Support the SENDCo in ensuring accurate records are kept regarding the needs of students with specific access arrangements in examinations
Ensure the evidence required by the examination boards is kept and monitored to keep it up to date
Liaise with the SENDCo and Exams Officer to ensure every student who is entitled to access arrangements in examinations has those needs met
Produce templates, forms and resources as directed and help manage department shared resources
Communicate with Parents/Carers with initial enquiries, arranging meetings and working with them to ensure they are fully involved in the annual review process
Ensure pupils’ information is stored securely inline with the school’s date and retention policy, and transferring pupil information securely to a new educational provider when a pupil transitions
Ensure all information regarding students with SEND is recorded and filed correctly, so it is available for teaching staff to support teaching and learning
Communicate strategies to staff to support High Quality First Teaching
To be accountable for and to complete all registers for students accessing the Support Hub/Interventions and follow up any associated absence.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Desirable qualities are:

Educated to A-level Standard
Relevant degree and/or qualifications
Experience of working in a school environment
Experience of working with special educational needs and / or relevant paperwork for special educational needs

Essential qualities are:

Adaptability, creativity and good humour
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
A positive, empathic approach to responding to children’s needs
Relevant experience of working with your people
Good levels of literacy and numeracy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

To gain an understanding of the school’s processes, policies and procedures
To gain an understanding of the legal definition of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and be familiar with the SEND Code of Practice
Understanding of the EHCP process
The ability to work in a team, to be flexible to the needs of the school
Competent and effective user of IT, including Excel and word and having the ability to learn new systems relatively quickly.

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Salary: £31,585 - £35,235 x 0.8077fte – Actual salary £25,511 - £28,459pa