Administration Assistant
Administration Assistant
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 24404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
We are focused on making a meaningful difference in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things.
As an Administration Assistantin the SEND Teamyoull be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Suffolk County Council has pledged its commitment to improve services for Children and Young People with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and features in the Suffolk corporate strategy as a key priority for Suffolk major programmes. For more information please visitour plans ()
Your role and responsibilities
You will be expected to provide a high quality support service to ensure processes and procedures are followed to deliver the statutory services across SEND.
Day to day tasks may include:
- providing a high level of support to SEND Services and ensuring the smooth running of all required duties
- manage a multiple number of requirements by prioritising and maintaining communication with colleagues in the wider service
- be given tasks at short notice and need to be willing to rework current priorities
- maintain office records and electronic systems
- learn aspects of other colleagues roles in order to cover in periods of absence which will strengthen team resilience.
You will need:
- to have a very flexible approach to changing responsibilities and an evolving role/service
- to be resilient in recognising there may be challenges ahead and excited to face them.
The team
The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) team works closely with children young people and their families schools and other professionals to assess childrens needs and develop Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
We work alongside Special Education Services SEND Funding and Provider Services and Educational Psychology and Therapeutic Services Social Care and Health and we are all dedicated to helping children and young people achieve their individual outcomes.
The countywide Business Support team are pivotal in supporting the compliance of all statutory processes. The team will also maintain efficient and timely correspondence and communication with young people families and carers and ensuring accurate records.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. We are always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Kieran Sansum for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing:
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx)
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Can you provide an example of a time when you had to quickly adapt to a significant change in your work environment or responsibilities How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome
- This role requires managing multiple tasks and priorities. Can you give an example of how you have successfully managed your workload in a previous role What strategies did you use to stay organised and meet deadlines
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory processes is a key part of this role. Can you provide an example of how your attention to detail has benefited your work in the past
- In this role you may be given tasks at short notice. Can you give an example of how you have successfully managed an urgent task or project What steps did you take to ensure its completion
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at 0 or
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Closing date: 11.30pm 10 June 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Employment Type
Full-Time
