Job description
Location: Richmond Upon Thames
Start Date: September
Contract: Initially 3 Days per Week (Increasing to 5 Days per Week)
Pay: £18+ per hour
We are currently recruiting for a highly organised and proactive SEND Administrator to join a busy and supportive education setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator, ideally with a background in Education, Further Education, SEND, or Student Services, who is passionate about supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
You will play a key role in providing administrative support to the SEND team, ensuring learner records, documentation, and support processes are maintained efficiently and accurately.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SEND department.
• Maintain accurate learner records, including SEND documentation and confidential files.
• Support the administration of EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and annual reviews.
• Coordinate meetings, reviews, and appointments for learners, parents/carers, and staff.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Update and manage internal databases and tracking systems.
• Liaise with teaching staff, support staff, external agencies, and parents/carers as required.
• Monitor learner support arrangements and ensure records remain up to date.
• Support the onboarding of new learners requiring SEND provision.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and confidentiality requirements.
• Assist with general administrative duties including data entry, filing, minute-taking, and responding to enquiries.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Previous administrative experience within an education, college, school, or training environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.
• Professional and approachable manner when dealing with learners, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Why Work With Us?
• Exclusive access to roles in leading FE colleges and training providers
• 1-to-1 support from a Specialist SEN Consultant (CV tips & interview prep!)
• Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
• Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Pay
• Access to REED Learning & Development programmes
• Eye test and spectacle vouchers
If this role sounds of interest, please Apply Today!