Job Information
An exciting opportunity to help make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people in Northumberland, including those with Special Educational Needs has arisen in the School Organisation and Resources Team at Northumberland County Council.
The School Organisation and Resources Team is based within the Education and Skills Group in the Council, and includes responsibilities for the commissioning of special school places and school place planning.
Reporting to the SEN Commissioning and Place Planning Officer, the SEND Commissioning and Administrative Assistant will support the effective commissioning of places with special schools in the county through a range of processes. The other key aspect of this role is to support the School Organisation and Resources Assistant with the production of robust pupil data and information to enable effective pupil place planning, which is a statutory function.
The post is a full-time permanent role, Band 4 starting salary of £22,369 to £24,054. The organisation has a “hybrid working” model, which allows an agreed percentage of time working from home as department needs allow. The post host holder must be able to meet the working arrangements of the post.
We are looking for someone with proven communication and numerical skills who can work as an effective team member, whilst also working independently to meet priorities. Having a flexible attitude to accommodate work loads and the ability to work under pressure are also key attributes of the role.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 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, home working, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- Car leasing scheme
- 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
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
