Assistant Operational SENDCo
South Devon UTC, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2QA20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,709.00 - £29,542.00 Annually (FTE) Grade D pro rata
Assistant Operational SENDCo job summary
Education South-West: South Devon UTC - Job Description: Assistant Operational SENCo
Grade D
35 hours per week, 41 weeks per year
8.30am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
Flexibility is required during exam periods
Permanent
Responsible to: Operational SENCo
Main Purpose of the Post
The post holder will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Operational SENCo, supporting the educational, social and physical needs of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The role includes acting as Assistant Exams Officer, which includes being the lead Invigilator, and administrator for Exams and Exam Access Arrangements.
The post holder will play a key role in preparing and administering EHCP processes, including annual reviews, documentation, minute taking and coordination with external agencies, ensuring accurate records are maintained at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
SEND Administration & EHCP Support
Support the Operational SENCo in the administration and coordination of EHCP annual reviews, including preparation of paperwork, reports, agendas and minutes.
Support the Head of Centre and Exams Officer in all administrative and running of exams.
Produce accurate agendas and professional minutes for SEND, EHCP and multi‑agency meetings.
Maintain a high standard of SEND record keeping, including the SEND register, provision maps and student files.
Document meetings, interventions and outcomes in line with statutory requirements and Trust expectations.
Manage SEND referrals to external agencies from start to finish, ensuring accurate documentation and follow‑up.
Communicate on behalf of the Operational SENCo with parents, professionals and external agencies, as appropriate.
Support the creation and maintenance of student learning profiles, individual support plans and individualised timetables.
Support transition arrangements and information collation for new students joining South Devon UTC.
Exams & Access Arrangements
Act as Assistant Exams Officer, supporting the Exams Officer and Head of Centre in the planning and delivery of all internal and external examinations.
Complete exam entries, including inputting, checking and amending entries in line with awarding body deadlines.
Produce and manage all key exam documentation, including candidate lists, access arrangement summaries, invigilator packs and cover sheets.
Produce and maintain individual and whole‑cohort exam timetables, ensuring access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and JCQ regulations are fully met.
Lead on the administration of Exam Access Arrangements.
Working with the Operational SENCo support seating, rooming, exam packs and exam-day logistics.
Act as Lead On‑Site Invigilator for all internal and external assessments and examinations.
Ensure all exam records and documentation are accurate, compliant and securely stored in line with JCQ and Trust requirements.
Operational & Team Support
Support the Operational SENCo in creating and maintaining rotas and timetables for Learning Support staff.
Respond to telephone, email and face‑to‑face enquiries professionally and efficiently.
Undertake general office duties, including photocopying, scanning, electronic filing and maintaining accurate SEND and exam records.
Safeguarding, Training & Professional Duties
Undertake First Aid training and act as a First Aider for South Devon UTC.
Attend staff meetings and school‑based INSET as required.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student, family and school information at all times.
Take responsibility for ongoing professional development related to SEND, exams administration and safeguarding.
Expectations
As appropriate to the post, duties must be carried out in compliance with:
Trust Equality Scheme
Information Security Policies
Financial Regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and subsequent legislation
Safeguarding and Code of Conduct policies
The post holder is expected to:
Work flexibly as required, particularly during examination periods
Maintain the confidentiality of Trust affairs
Participate in Trust emergency and business continuity arrangements
These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the Grade D role, without altering the overall nature of the post.
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SDUTC Reserves the right to close the advert early. Interview Friday 3rd July 10--12
Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service Include exemption from rehabilitation act 1974
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- School type
- Free Schools, Does not apply, ages 14 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- South Devon UTC website
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