EHCP & SEND Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a EHCP & SEND Administrator to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £22,745 per annum.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.  You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

About the role:

As the EHCP & SEND Administrator, you will support the business functions of the Student Inclusion team providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders accessing services within the department.

The Student Inclusion and Support is a dedicated team within the Student Experience Directorate to help support all aspects of a student’s journey while they are studying at The Bournemouth and Poole College.

The Student Inclusion and Support department comprises 3 strands of support; Student Engagement, Student Wellbeing and Learning Support.

It is such an exciting time to be joining the Student Inclusion and Support team. We are on a clear path to become an outstanding service to our students.

Responsibilities as our EHCP & SEND Administrator will include:

• Support the EHCP pre-entry and consult process including;
• Recording and tracking enquiries, applications and formal consults
• Attending panel meetings and collate responses and actions
• Assisting with the planning and organisation of Annual Review meetings including;
• Updating the Annual Review tracker
• Ensuring up to date copies of paperwork and information are available for staff
• Communicating with staff, parents, students, external professionals and local authorities to arrange dates and send invitations
• Booking accommodation for the meetings
• Provide excellent customer service and administrations service supporting the business needs of Learning Support including;
• Responding to enquiries in person, by phone and email
• Updating student record systems
• Attending College Open Events as agreed with Line Manager.
• Engaging in The College’s appraisal process and undertake any training that may be appropriate.
• Taking appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.
• Pursuing the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all The College’s activities.

As our EHCP & SEND Administrator, you’llideally have:

• Education/training to at least Level 2 standard.
• Level 2 English & Maths
• Previous administration experience
• Experience using spreadsheets and recording data
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel functions
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Benefits:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

• 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years' service
• up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period
• Free parking at all of our college sites (where spaces are available)
• Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
• Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

If you feel you are the right candidate for this EHCP & SEND Administrator rolethen please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 31 December 2024

We reserve the right to close this post early if there is a high level of applicants.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.