SENCo and Safeguarding Admin Assistant – HLTA

About the job

Key information

Application Closing Date: Monday 5 October 2026

Interviews will be held on: Date to be confirmed

Start date: As soon as possible, pending notice periods

Permanent post, term-time, plus INSETS

Up to 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Salary range: Grade 12 – £28,598 to £32,061 (pro-rata) depending on experience

At Beech Grove, we are proud of our strong sense of teamwork and commitment to excellence. Our pupils are achieving more than ever, and we’re looking for someone who will help us continue that journey. We invest in our staff through high-quality training, professional development, and wellbeing support.

What will I be doing?

In this role, you will work closely with both the SENCO and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), often working independently, to provide essential administrative and organisational support. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring that pupils with SEND receive the best possible support and that the school’s safeguarding procedures are effectively maintained.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential records, supporting statutory SEND and safeguarding processes, coordinating meetings and reviews, liaising with families and external agencies, and ensuring that key systems and documentation remain organised, compliant, and up to date. Your contribution will help ensure that vulnerable pupils receive timely support and that the school meets its statutory responsibilities.

The hours may be flexible depending on the workload and priorities within the SEND and safeguarding teams, allowing for adjustments when needs and demands change throughout the school year.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and committed to supporting children and families. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and pupil welfare, understand the importance of confidentiality, and have the ability to manage a varied workload while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

The successful candidate will be:

• Skilled in managing deadlines and prioritising tasks.
• A strong communicator who can work effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in handling sensitive information discreetly.
• A team player who is committed to making a difference.
• Keen to engage with continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the SENCO with the administration and coordination of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including tracking deadlines and liaising with the Local Authority.
• Organise and schedule annual reviews, SEND meetings, and meetings with parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential SEND records and pupil files.
• Prepare documentation and reports for statutory SEND processes, school reviews, and internal monitoring.
• Support the SENCO with SEND-related data collection, tracking, compliance, and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), including maintaining safeguarding records and ensuring documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the administration of safeguarding referrals, multi-agency communications, and relevant documentation.
• Attend and record notes from Team Around the Family (TAF), Child in Need, and other multi-agency meetings as required.
• Monitor key SEND and safeguarding deadlines and support the completion of statutory processes.
• Liaise professionally with parents, carers, staff, governors, external agencies, and Local Authority representatives.
• Ensure all SEND and safeguarding information is handled in line with data protection requirements and confidentiality protocols.
• Provide general administrative support, including correspondence, record keeping, and preparation of resources and meeting materials.

What is in it for me?

We offer a school that is:

• Welcoming and friendly, with pupils who are enthusiastic and keen to learn.
• Committed to ensuring all pupils reach their full potential and develop as well-rounded individuals.
• Staffed by a highly skilled, supportive, and collaborative team who strive for excellence.
• Dedicated to providing high-quality professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Passionate about continuous school improvement and open to new ideas and innovation.
• Governed by a strong, supportive, and engaged Board of Governors.
• Committed to staff wellbeing and creating a positive working environment.
• Supportive of flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated alongside the needs of the role and the school.
• A place where every member of staff is valued and encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school.

Supporting documents and information

Visitors frequently comment on what a warm and friendly school Beech Grove is. To experience this for yourself, please arrange a visit by emailing or calling the school office: 01823 662 438; office@beechgrove.somerset.sch.uk. We look forward to meeting you.

Please email completed application forms to the address above by 12pm on Monday 5 October 2026. We encourage candidates to apply early as we may interview before the closing date.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS.

Part of our safer recruitment process includes carrying out online searches for all shortlisted candidates. This process will involve recording any information that suggests a candidate may: be unqualified for the role; pose a safeguarding risk; risk damaging the school’s reputation. By submitting an application for the advertised post, you are giving consent for these searches to be carried out.

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