Statutory SEND Coordinator in Morpeth

Location: County Hall and remote working

Northumberland County Council's Statutory Assessment and Review Team seeks a SEND Administrative Assistant to support EHCP Coordinators and Officers. This role demands excellent IT and organisational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and clear communication with stakeholders. The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure is essential. Experience of working within a local authority, education, health, or social care environment is desirable.

• Provide administrative support to EHCP Coordinators and Officers.
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information related to individuals.
• Serve as a point of contact for parents, schools, and professionals, communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, maintaining calendars, and organising documentation.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and families.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
• Adhere to policies and procedures governing SEND administrative processes.

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is to make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive.

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.