Job Description:

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Business Support Officer to join a Local Authority SEND Team based in Liverpool on an initial 3-month temporary contract.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the SEND team, ensuring the smooth and timely processing of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews and statutory assessment paperwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the SEND team to ensure the efficient processing of EHCPs for children and young people.

• Issuing finalised plans, amended plans and statutory assessment paperwork within required timescales.

• Supporting the processing of EHC needs assessment requests.

• Assisting SEND Casework Officers and the Team Manager with the annual review process.

• Monitoring and updating action trackers, spreadsheets and team inbox enquiries.

• Producing reports and managing data to support case tracking and overall team performance.

• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all administrative processes are completed efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous Business Support or administrative experience, ideally within a Local Authority or education environment.

• Good understanding of Education and Local Authority processes, policies and procedures.

• Exceptional IT skills, particularly advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Significant experience using spreadsheets to manipulate, extract and present data for reporting and case tracking.

Please reply with an up-to-date CV ASAP if you are interested in this opportunity.