Salary:
Grade E
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2025
Apply by:
6 January 2025
Job overview
SEND Administration Officer
GRADE: E
Salary: SCP 8-11, £25,992 to £27,269 per annum, actual salary £22,838.96 - £23,961.05
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 195 days to include training days and 5 additional days to be worked during school closure periods
Whickham is a school where everyone is valued and where learning is cherished in a safe, caring and supportive environment. A school where everyone is inspired to be the best they can be.
The role of the SEND Administration Officer is an important position within Whickham School and the post holder will be a key link with the SEND team, preparing documents for SEND pupils such as CYPS referrals, completing EHCP paperwork and ensuring that information held on record is up to date and accurate. Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities that the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification. A summary of key information about the role is detailed below:
* Supporting the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO
* Preparing EHCP and SEN files
* Liaison with pastoral leaders, achievement team and teaching staff to gather information
* Minuting meetings as required and completing paperwork within legal timescale
* Preparing documents for transition from primary and between year groups
* Liaising with the Exams Officer to communicate special considerations in assessments and external examinations.
A pupil-centered, 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.
This role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.20 - 4.20 pm, Friday 8.20am to 3.50pm.
Whickham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
About Whickham School
Whickham School
Burnthouse Lane, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne
Gateshead
NE16 5AR
United Kingdom
The School
Whickham School is a large and successful school in Gateshead with over 1700 students including approximately 350 in our high performing sixth form.
Ofsted
Following our recent Ofsted inspection in May, Whickham School continues to be a good school with enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if Ofsted were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now.
“Staff have very high expectations of pupils. Through the school’s values, pupils are encouraged to have empathy and respect for others. They are also encouraged to aspire and to be resilient.”
“The support available for pupils with SEND is exceptional.”
“Pupils behave exceptionally well at Whickham school. They feel safe and well looked after in the school.”
Vision and Values
“Whickham, a school to be proud of at the heart of the community. Where learning is cherished in a safe, caring and supportive environment. A school where everyone is valued and inspired to be the best they can be.”
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