SEN Administrator | Primary School | Barking
Location: Barking, London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LA primary provision supporting SEN & ARPs)
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Initially Temporary, with strong potential to become Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
An excellent mainstream primary provision with expanding Additional Resourced Provision (ARP) places — including specialist SEMH and complex learning needs support — is seeking a professional and organised SEN Administrator to support its busy Inclusion team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth administration of SEND processes, helping SENCOs and wider staff deliver inclusive, high-quality support to pupils with special educational needs and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the SENCO team and Inclusion Lead
- Coordinate paperwork and records for pupils with SEN, including EHCP documentation
- Support with annual reviews, statutory deadlines and referrals
- Manage SEND filing, data, and correspondence with external professionals and families
- Maintain accurate records in school systems (e.g., SIMS, Arbor or equivalent)
- Assist with tracking provision mapping and interventions
- Liaise professionally with staff, parents/carers, and multi-agency partners
Person Specification
- Experience in SEN administration, education setting, or local authority SEND teams
- Strong knowledge of SEND processes, including EHCPs and statutory duties
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confident using school information systems and MS Office
- Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information
Benefits
- Immediate start and full-time role
- Opportunity to transition into a permanent position
- Supportive leadership and friendly team environment
- Professional development opportunities
If interested in this role and you are available immediately, please send your CV for consideration
