EHCP & SEND Administrator

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, we have a position available for a EHCP & SEND Administrator on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £23,556 per annum. As of August 2025, this role will benefit from a 3% pay award.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.  You will be employed through Southern Educational Professional Services Ltd; a subsidiary of the College.

The EHCP & SEND Administrator Role:

As our EHCP & SEND Administrator, you will support the business functions of the Learning Support team providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders accessing services within the department.

Responsibilities as our EHCP & SEND Administrator will include:

Support the EHCP pre-entry and consult process including;

·        Recording and tracking enquiries, applications and formal consults

·        Attend panel meetings and collate responses and actions

·        Communicate with the local authority SEN teams and other external professionals

Assist with the planning and organisation of Annual Review meetings including;

·        Updating the Annual Review tracker

·        Ensure up to date copies of paperwork and information are available for staff

·        Communicate with staff, parents, students, external professionals and local authorities to arrange dates and send invitations

·        Book accommodation for the meetings

·        Taking minutes

·        Schedule deadlines for paperwork and ensure documents are finalized and sent

Provide excellent customer service and administration service supporting the business needs of the team including;

·        Responding to enquiries in person, by phone and email

·        Updating student record systems

·        Booking appointments and meetings in staff diaries

·        Distributing and checking mail

·        Maintaining accurate records and files

·        Engage in The College’s appraisal process and undertake any training that may be appropriate.

·        Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.

·        Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all The College’s activities.

·        Undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required of you commensurate with your grade of post, as requested by the line manager, at your initial place of work or at other locations in the College catchment area.

As our EHCP & SEND Administrator, you’ll ideally have:

•       Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths

•       Education/training to at least Level 2 or equivalent

•       Relevant and recent administration experience

•       Experience working effectively within a large organization and with external agencies

•       Experience working to deadlines in a busy environment

•       Confident in Microsoft Office applications

•       Knowledge of post 16 Education and SEND services

Benefits you will receive:

You will receive excellent benefits and a competitive salary:

•       27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30.5 after 5 years’ service

•       up to 4 days additional leave during the Christmas closure period

•       Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers

•       Enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme

Closing Date: 15th August 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this EHCP & SEND Administrator role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you feel you are the right candidate for this EHCP & SEND Administrator role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.