Permanent

Full time 37 hours per week

The Special Educational Needs (SEND) Operational Team is looking for experienced SEND administrators. This is an exciting time of transformation for SEND and Inclusion in Devon County Council and you will be joining us at a time of new development.

What you’ll be doing

These roles are responsible for providing co-ordination support to Education Health and Care Plans statutory processes within SEND operations. The role focuses on providing a high-quality co-ordination service for SEND statutory processes, including data management, record keeping and communication with colleagues, professionals and families. This role will also include some early-stage statutory decision making to support the wider work of the SEND operations team.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for co-ordinators or experienced administrators with a good working knowledge of SEND statutory processes who can manage a diverse workload. The role will require a strong competency in IT across various Microsoft packages and management information system (MIS) platforms. The ability to work within given deadlines is essential and you must be able to show knowledge of the relevant legislation including the SEND Code of practice 2015.

For an informal discission please contact Ryan Merchant at [email protected]

How to apply

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages. 
• For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes – Working for Devon | Devon County Council
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.  
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice. 
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page. 
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). 
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.