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SEN Administrative Officer

Job details
Posting date: 19 March 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 13 April 2025
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 5HG
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 18831756-7474-449c-853e-7ee9af0649e5

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

SEN Administrative Officer

0.6 FTE – 22.2 Hours Per Week

Grade 5: £29,093 to 31,586 (pro-rata)

Required: ASAP

Forge Valley School is an 11-18 Academy sponsored by Tapton School Academy Trust. We are an Ofsted “Good” school with the ambition and capacity to improve further. The school serves over 1500 pupils and since the school’s reputation goes from strength to strength, the number of pupils at Forge Valley School is expected to rise further.

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

The SEND Administration Officer will be a key link with the SEND team, preparing and completing complex administrative tasks including, EHCP paperwork and ensuring that information held on record is up to date and accurate. A summary of key information about the role is detailed below:

• Supporting the Exec SENCO and Deputy SENCO
• Work alongside existing SEN Admin Officer
• Preparing EHCP and SEN files
• Liaison with pastoral leaders and teaching staff to gather information
• Minuting meetings as required and completing paperwork within legal timescale
• Liaising with the Exams Officer to communicate special considerations in assessments and external examinations.

A pupil centred, proactive and methodical approach is essential in this key contact role. You will be part of a team who strive to ensure that our pupils are the best they can be and that all barriers to learning are addressed.

What the school offers its staff

Our key strength is our staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils become the best they can be. Although we work as a team, we recognise each member of staff as an individual and offer bespoke CPD and support. Above all, we are a team that enjoys working here at Forge Valley School; who are supportive, approachable and ambitious for each other and ourselves.

Commitment to safeguarding

Candidates are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with Forge Valley School Safeguarding procedures - Forge Valley School - Safeguarding https://www.forgevalley.school/