Job Introduction
SEN Administrator and PA to Headteacher
SALARY – NJC/G7:
This is a permanent 20hr/wk (4 hrs/day) term time only role. Salary is £29,064 FTE / £13,142 Actual.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please visit our school website Langford Village Community School - Vacancies for full details, including full job description and person specification. Applications should be made by completing the School Support Staff Application form and sending to sbri2187@langford-village.oxon.sch.uk
JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective and confidential comprehensive administrative support to the Headteacher and SENDCo.
Under the daily direction and management of Headteacher and SENDCo, be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and administration relating to relevant SEN procedures.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General:
Exercise discretion, confidentiality and professional judgement in all aspects of liaison with families and other stakeholders of the school
To work under the direction of the SENDCo and Headteacher to deliver a comprehensive range of administrative tasks to a high standard
To manage the Headteacher and SENDCo diaries, e-mail and correspondence
To manage appropriate SEND resources and to ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely
To be aware of and support the school’s commitment to equal opportunities
Attendance at all safeguarding (and related) training as required by the school.
Administrative:
Managing and responding to Headteacher and SENDCo meeting requests and emails, prioritising and escalating as appropriate
Support in meeting preparation, compiling and distributing reports and taking minutes where appropriate
As directed by the SENDCo to deal with SEN related correspondence, be it with outside agencies, families and school staff to ensure that the SEND needs of individual pupils and students are met effectively
Compile information for annual review reports before annual reviews in line with the statutory timeframes and the SEN Code of Practice; including sending invitations, schedules, tracking teachers' attendance and follow-up appointments
Use School’s MIS to input and retrieve information required to support the EHCP review process, undertaking training as required
Have a good working knowledge of the school’s management information systems, including CPOMS, Arbor, as well as other administrative systems
Support meetings of SEN staff, communicate information to staff and co-ordinate resulting action
Monitor the day-to-day management of the Learning Support work areas, creating a safe, effective and stimulating environment for the teaching and learning of Learning Support
Give information and assistance on school matters, as appropriate, to families, pupils/students, staff, LA’s and other schools.
Always maintain confidentiality, ensuring compliance with GDPR as regards handling and storage of data as some information handled will be of a sensitive nature and some will be covered by the Data Protection Act 2018. To undertake other duties, as required by the Headteacher, as appropriate to the grade of the post
To take part in the school’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
Participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD)
Be aware of school policies and procedures
Ensure own safeguarding and behaviour management qualifications are up to date
The duties of the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character or the level of responsibility
The postholder is responsible for ensuring all county child protection policies are adhered to and concerns are raised in accordance with these policies
Langford Village Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
