At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate teaching assistants and manage SEND processes to support learners effectively.
- Company: Join EFI Group, transforming lives through innovative education in fashion and beauty.
- Benefits: Enjoy funded professional qualifications, flexible leave, and a monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English; experience in SEND administration preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 34000 £ per year.
The Teaching Assistant Coordinator & SEND Administrator plays a key role in supporting the Learning Progression team by providing high-quality administrative coordination across SEND processes, and by providing day-to-day line management and deployment of the Teaching Assistant (TA) team. The postholder ensures that administrative systems supporting learners with SEND — including EHCPs, High Needs Funding (HNF), and exam access arrangements — run accurately, efficiently and on time, while also making sure TA support is well organised, consistent and responsive to learner need across both buildings.
Qualifications: Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above. A relevant qualification in SEND, education administration or people management would be desirable.
Experience: Experience in a SEND administration role, ideally within a school, college or training provider. You will also have experience supervising, coordinating or line managing staff, such as TAs, LSAs or similar. Prior experience directly line-managing a team of TAs or LSAs and experience administering exam access arrangements would be desirable, as would experience working across multiple sites/campuses.
Expertise: You will bring working knowledge of EHCP processes and High Needs Funding (HNF) requirements.
Skills: You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with external agencies, alongside confident use of data systems/registers and standard office software.
Values: You will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.
Why The EFI? We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
- Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
- Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
- Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
- Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.
Salary: 1 FTE from £30,600 to £34,000 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience; 1.05 FTE from £32,130 to £35,700 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: 8am on Thursday, 17 September.
Interviews/Recruitment Day: Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 23 September in-person at FRA Academy: Electra House, Moorgate, EC2M 6SE.
More Information/Contact us: For more information about the EFI Group, visit our EFI, FRA, LCBT websites and refer to the job description. Please contact for further information.
The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.
Teaching Assistant Coordinator & SEND Administrator in London employer: LCBT | Courses for Careers
EFI Group is an excellent employer that offers a dynamic work environment at FRA Academy in London, where you can thrive in a fast-paced finance setting. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while contributing to essential finance operations. The supportive team culture fosters collaboration and ensures that every employee feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
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LCBT | Courses for Careers Recruitment Team
