SEN Administrator

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-orientated individual to join Harris Academy Beckenham as SEN Administrative Assistant. 

About Us

Since opening in 2011, Harris Academy Beckenham has gone from strength to strength. We have been oversubscribed for the last three years, rapidly becoming the school of choice in the local area. Our GCSE and A Level results have improved each year, with our English and Maths combined score in 2016 reaching an outstanding 80% A*-C. Our ambition and aspiration will ensure that we continue to focus on the success of all of our students, irrespective of background. Since converting, results have dramatically improved and we secured a judgment of ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted in 2017.

Why work at Harris Academy Beckenham?

‘The school’s culture of aspiration and ambition is clearly demonstrated in classes. Teachers are aspirational for their pupils and set high expectations for them. Pupils respond positively. They are determined to do their best and are confident about meeting ambitious targets set by their teachers.’ (OFSTED 2017)

We invest in training and resources for our staff to help them make lessons fun, interesting and engaging. Class sizes are kept as small as possible and we place a firm emphasis on good behaviour so that students can learn in a calm and orderly environment.

It is our ethos of "Aspire, Discover, Achieve" that was recognised and praised in our recent inspection, and which contributed to Harris Academy Beckenham being judged as ‘outstanding’ in every category. In addition, the outstanding progress made by our students, placing us as the most successful school in Bromley (Progress 8 2016), vastly impressed the inspectors.

We have a harmonious community with excellent relationships between students and staff, and our students have a focused and mature attitude towards their academic studies.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To manage the SEN register under the direction of the SSS Officer
• To create analyses of behaviour data of SEN students from the statistics created by the behaviour team
• Under the direction of the SSS Officer, to manage the update of One Notes/IEPs
• To keep minutes of all SEN team meetings and SEN TA meetings
• To manage ordering of all necessary resources for the SEN department
• To manage the filing of all paperwork pertaining to SEN students
• To organise the timetables of SEN students receiving support from external agencies
• To ensure that all necessary paperwork for SEN requirements is copied/replenished and accessible to relevant staff
• To ensure that all communication with external stakeholders is completed in a timely fashion
• To organise any marketing required for events/ parent workshops or coffee mornings and organising catering
• To assist the SSS Officer with SEN data analysis
• To assist the SSS Officer to create Annual Review packs and High needs funding packs
• To complete any other general admin support to SSS Officer
• To send a weekly bulletin to ALG and the SEN team
• To present a professional and welcoming face of the Academy to all visitors, staff and students, including telephone callers
• To manage queries from parents/carers and the general public
• To maintain an exemplary professional environment at all times
• To exercise complete discretion when dealing with issues of confidentiality and sensitivity
• To ensure that the SSS Officer is fully briefed on any relevant matters
• To provide administrative support to Vice Principals
• To be responsible for Positive Parents correspondence and liaison with Parents Forum
• To ensure all learning walks are input into survey monkey
• To liaise with the Careers officer to ensure students are aware of their meeting times and sending out weekly reminders of the schedule
• Liaising with APs/Coordinators to complete Year 11 Post-16 references

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will have: 

• GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above and relevant level 3 qualification
• Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
• Knowledge of procedures for entering data on a central management information system
• Basic training on Management Information Systems
• At least a year working in school or educational establishment
• Experience working in an inner city school
• Experience of working to targets and deadlines

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.