SENCo Administrator (Warwickshire)

Salary: Salary is negotiable and based on experience

Type: Full Time, Permanent, All-year-round

Are you highly organised, with a real understanding of SEND? Do you have the attention to detail and the judgement needed to make sure every young person’s support plan is accurate, clear, and followed through? At New Meaning Training, we work with young people who haven’t always had a straightforward experience of education. Some have been misunderstood, some have disengaged, and some are still figuring out where they fit. What we offer is something different — a place where expectations are clear, where things feel steady, and where young people are given the chance to get back on track.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand within our SEND provision, we are expanding the team and recruiting two SENCo Administrators. Please note – this job advert relates to the role in Warwickshire. This role sits right at the centre of that work. You’ll take ownership of the EHCP Annual Review process — making sure reviews happen on time, information is accurate, and everyone involved has what they need. That means chairing reviews, working closely with Tutors, and liaising with local authorities and external agencies. It’s detailed, structured work, but it has a direct impact on whether young people get the right support in place. You’re not just managing paperwork. You’re helping make sure that what’s agreed actually works in practice. If you have experience in SEND and you’re comfortable handling responsibility, navigating complexity, and keeping things moving, you’ll fit well here. It’s an important role within our Learning and Development team, and a chance to contribute to something that is steadily growing and changing what education can look like for the young people we work with.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the direct-funded EHCP Annual Review process: Schedule reviews within 12-month cycles and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
• Lead the Review Cycle: Liaise with Tutors to gather input, propose amendments to EHCPs that reflect current needs, and invite all relevant parties and external agencies.
• Chair Meetings: Facilitate annual reviews, ensuring the voices of the young person and their support network are heard.
• Data and Paperwork Mastery: Complete and submit all local authority paperwork promptly and accurately, maintaining 100% compliance.
• Support the SENCo Manager: Assist in tracking learner progress, monitoring SMART targets, and ensuring delivery of agreed provisions.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain clear, professional communication with referral partners and external agency services.
• System Management: Implement and maintain effective data collection and monitoring systems relating to SEND provision.

How to Apply & Safeguarding

To apply, please visit newmeaning.training/careers. To be considered for this role, you must fill in our mandatory online application form and attach a CV to complete your submission. New Meaning Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding and professional conduct policies.

Checks: This post involves regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check) and satisfactory professional references.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA): This role is exempt from the ROA 1974. Applicants must disclose all convictions and cautions that are not ‘protected’ under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013 and 2020). For guidance on which offences are ‘filtered’ and do not need to be disclosed, please refer to the DBS filtering guide.

About us

New Meaning Training offers education with a difference. We work with young people aged 15–25 who haven’t always had a straightforward experience of education. Some have been misunderstood, some have disengaged, and some are still working out where they fit. What they find here is something steadier — a place where there’s time to settle in, where expectations are clear, and where they’re not judged on what’s gone before. We now operate across six centres in High Wycombe (our HQ), Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Reading, Stratford‑upon‑Avon and Nuneaton, supporting around 320 learners in the 2026–2027 academic year.

Across all centres, we offer a growing range of “Introduction to” programmes, with several new courses launching this September. These courses — spanning areas such as Motor Mechanics, Construction, Hair & Beauty, Creative Arts, Computing, Sport, Retail and Hospitality — are designed to give young people the chance to try things out properly, build practical skills, and start to see what they might be good at. Everything is grounded in learning through doing, with a focus on making education feel possible from the start. Each of our centres has its own rhythm, but there’s a shared way of working across the organisation. Teams are close-knit, supportive, and practical — people step in for each other, share ideas, and keep things moving on days that don’t go to plan (which happens). There’s a steady sense that everyone’s working towards the same thing. There are also moments that don’t feel like a typical education setting at all. From wellbeing activities to calm, flexible approaches to the day, we create an environment where young people can feel settled enough to take part. It’s not a headline feature — it just reflects the kind of place this is.

Alongside our centre-based provision, we run a Transition Support programme for young people with an EHCP who are not yet ready for that environment. This sits separately from our main delivery and is designed to help them move towards their next step at a pace that works for them. Most of the young people we work with are referred through schools, PRUs and SEND services. That means we’re always balancing two things — creating an experience where young people feel understood, while also delivering something clear, structured and trusted by the professionals around them. We don’t expect things to change overnight. We focus on helping things feel possible again — and building from there.

Why work for New Meaning Training?

• Generous annual leave: 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; Up to 10 additional “gifted” days off each year (taken during learner holiday periods); Annual leave increases with length of service, up to a maximum of 24 days.
• Pension: Auto enrolment into The People’s Pension; 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution.
• Blue Light Card: Access to hundreds of national discounts (retail, food, travel, days out); Admin fee fully reimbursed by NMT.
• Service recognition: Additional annual leave as a thank you for long service; Gift rewards at key milestones (e.g. 5 and 10 years); Annual flu vaccination voucher (paid for by NMT); Birthday gift voucher to celebrate your day; Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice); Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy (salary sacrifice); Green Travel to Work initiatives with rewards for taking part.
• A supportive, values‑led workplace: Strong focus on staff wellbeing, development, and collaboration; Training and CPD supported as part of your role; The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.

This job can be found on the careers page of the website – newmeaning.training/careers

You will have:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a SEND or education‑related environment, with a solid understanding of EHCPs and “Preparation for Adulthood” outcomes.
• Experience leading or chairing meetings specifically designed to support young people with SEND.
• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to be diplomatic yet firm, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: A pride in maintaining accurate records and meeting strict statutory deadlines.
• A Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work alongside Tutors and supporting agencies to promote the progression of young people.
• Resilience & Empathy: A compassionate approach and the “grit” required to navigate a demanding, fast‑paced educational environment.

Qualifications: GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C/5 or above.

Requirements: A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.