Sen Administrator - Guildford, United Kingdom - CHRIST'S COLLEGE GUILDFORD

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Main Duties / Responsibilities

This list is not exhaustive but includes:

  • To provide support to Learning Support in relation to EHC Plans, Assessments and Reviews and, to work with parents and carers to ensure their views are appropriately reflected.
  • Managing Annual Reviews to ensure each pupil's EHCP is reviewed annually. this involves arranging appointments /setting up the meetings with agencies/staff/ parents/interpreters ensuring all paperwork is typed and packs prepared. Following the review ensure the meeting notes are typed, proofread and distributed to all concerned within the 2 weeks' timeframe.
  • To undertake SEN casework and the administrative side of the EHC plan process ensuring that it is in line with the legislative framework and reflects all relevant legislation relating to SEND.
  • To promote safeguarding and follow all robust policies and procedures to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
  • To support the development of links between relevant agencies, schools and settings in respect of the legislative framework and requirements for children and young people with SEND.

This involves:

  • Liaising with external professionals, individuals and families as required to ensure that the needs of the people supported are reviewed regularly and plans developed so that we continue to meet their needs.
  • To keep the SEND Filing system up to date both hard files and electronic copies.
  • Knowledge of the legal definition of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and familiarity with the guidance about meeting special educational needs given in the SEN Code of Practice. Supported by SENCO.
  • Liaising with primary/feeder schools and external services ensuring that all SEN information is received.
  • Forwarding SEN information to transfer schools.
  • To assist in updating the provision map for SEN students and to ensure that ARBOR is clearly and consistently updated with all relevant information in a timely manner.
  • To support with the administration of One Page Profiles, ensuring all are proofread.
  • The post holder will need to liaise sensitively and effectively & use a variety of interpersonal skills and strategies to establish supportive and positive relationships with colleagues, students, parents and carers.
  • Flexibility in carrying out duties will be required.
  • The postholder will often need to act on his/her own initiative.

General responsibilities

  • To attend all relevant staff meetings and SEN meetings when timetable and work hours allow;
  • To participate enthusiastically in all INSET and twilight training sessions;
  • To support the College's policies in terms of safeguarding, conduct, teaching, learning, assessment, homework and discipline;
  • To model the highest professional standards of courtesy, respect, humility, integrity and selfdiscipline;
  • To carry out any other specific duty assigned by the Principal or her appointed representative.

ADMINISTRATION

  • To assist in the production and maintenance of SEND databases, onepage profiles and IEPs
  • Undertake administrative tasks as directed by your Line Manager.

RESOURCES

  • Operate relevant equipment/ICT packages/information systems (e.g. MS Office, internet, intranet, Arbor, Email)
  • Use administration supplies resourcefully


Christ's College and the Good Shepherd Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We ensure all our employment practices reflect this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£23,265.00-£27,513.00 per year


Work Location:
In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2023

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