Administrator / Administrative Assistant

**Administrator / Administrative Assistant,**known within the organisation as a SEND Development Officer, who is a self-starter with a keen eye for detail and strong administration skills is required for the Early Intervention, SEND & IncludingTeam of a well-established council based in Rutland, East Midlands.

**SALARY**:£22,571 - £24,920 pro rata+ Benefits

**LOCATION**:Rutland, East Midlands

**JOB TYPE**:Full-Time, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

**WORKING HOURS**:18.5 hours per week

**JOB OVERVIEW**

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Administrator / Administrative Assistantwho is a self-starter with a keen eye for detail and strong administration skills.

Working as the Administrator / Administrative Assistant you will contribute to the delivery of the Councils Early Intervention, SEND and Inclusion strategies.

As an Administrator / Administrative Assistant you will be providing effective business and operational support to the SEND team in the discharge of statutory duties in supporting children and young people with SEND and their families.

**DUTIES**

Your role as Administrator / Administrative Assistant will include:

- Provide operational support for all annual reviews, coordinating all documentation from schools and colleges and making provisional amendments to Education, Health & Care Plans
- Assisting the SEND Case Officers to produce amended EHCPs in line with statutory guidelines
- Co-ordinate the processes for administering Education, Health and Care Plans, ensuring the service meets statutory standards and timescales
- Lead, develop and manage processes for capturing and effectively reporting the views of parents/carers, children and young people about SEND services, acting as a champion for quality customer first approaches
- Lead on the support for SEND Panels, including providing administrative support for the Panel Chair, setting agendas, collation and distributions of papers, minute taking and maintaining accurate records on Liquid Logic for all Panel decision and discussionitems

**CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS**
- Educated to NVQ level 3, or equivalent, in a relevant field such as business administration, education or SEND services
- GCSE grades C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Evidence of continued learning and a willingness to undertake further training and professional development
- Knowledge and understanding of latest legislation regarding data protection and freedom of information
- Ability to work independently using knowledge, experience and initiative to resolve issues
- Good organisational and planning skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Ability to deal with the public with tact and diplomacy and to maintain professionalism, particularly in stressful, emotional or difficult situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with a wide array of customers and Professionals
- Good literacy and numeracy and the ability to write and record information accurately
- Good IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office packages and case tracking systems
- Ability to analyse and disseminate a range of information
- Adaptable and able to assimilate new information quickly
- Flexible approach to work

**COMPANY BENEFITS**
- A safe working environment
- Structured salary reviews
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus 8 days paid bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme
- Occupational health service
- Flexible working policies to enable you to balance work and home commitments

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JOB REF: AWDO-C8552

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