Wellbeing and Safeguarding Administration Officer

Wellbeing & Safeguarding Administration Officer
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent  
Hours: 27 hours per week
Salary: Wednesday 23 rd April 2025

Are you organised, efficient, and passionate about creating a supportive environment for students? Join our team as an administration officer, where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and Safeguarding Leads have the support they need to make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the SENCO and Safeguarding Leads.
• Manage correspondence, including typing, answering inquiries, sending letters, and preparing reports for parents and external agencies.
• Liaise effectively with parents, local authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of SEND Review paperwork.
• Attend and take minutes at Annual Reviews and other key meetings.
• Maintain and update SEND registers and safeguarding records.
• Organise appointments, meetings, and departmental supplies.
• Assist with displays, Open Evenings, Tours, and Taster Days.
• Managed safeguarding files and student records with discretion.

About You:

• Strong administration experience, excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office and internet), and outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Previous experience in a school setting and knowledge of SIMS database.
• A proactive, organized individual who can prioritize workloads and remain calm under pressure.
• Someone with a team-oriented mindset who can interact professionally with staff, parents, students, and external agencies.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for training and development to stay up to date with governance best practices.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on the governance and success of our organisation.