SEND Placement Administrator
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary: £22,991 per annum
Are you highly organized with a passion for transforming life chances for students?
We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity for someone to join this well-established Foundation Learning provision within Newbury College.
We are looking for someone with excellent IT and communication skills with a strong understanding of, and commitment to, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
You will:
• play an active role in the consultation process for high needs mainstream students
• arrange and chair Annual Reviews for mainstream students
• build and maintain working relationships with SEN Schools
About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury
We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognized for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.
What we offer
Financial Benefits:
• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
• Local Government Pension Scheme
Health and Wellness:
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
Professional Development:
• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
Work-Life Balance:
• 25 days of holiday
• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Campus Amenities and Discounts:
• Free onsite parking
• Access to a corporate discount scheme
• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
• Good value food and drink at the Street Café
• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
Criteria
Essential Criteria:
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional updating and development
• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, Safeguarding and Equality and Diversity including the Prevent responsibility for leavers and managers
• Clean driving license and access to car and business insurance
• Ability to work under own supervision and as part of a team
• Highly organized and able to manage high workload
• Excellent IT and communication skills, both written and verbal
• A passion and commitment to transforming and improving life chances for students and make a significant contribution to economic development
• Ability to inspire confidence in students, staff and external stakeholders
Desirable Criteria:
• Level 3 or equivalent professional qualification or holding significant relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of SEN Placements for EHCP students' consultation process
• Understanding of the current OFSTED Education inspection framework and the process for OFSTED inspections for FE and skills
• Excellent knowledge of student special education needs legislation
• Ability to manage change
If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in SEN, we would love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre-Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search and any convictions must be declared on the application form. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable).
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check.