Senior Business Support Assistant Full Time Temporary NEW

Senior Business Support Assistant needed in Taunton, £11.98ph PAYE – Reference: RQ1439027

The successful candidate will be a Senior Business Support Assistant to support our Statutory Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) Team’s Service. The Statutory SEND Team receives and coordinates requests for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) and, produces and maintains Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) for children and young people 0-25 years.

We’re working to improve the lives of children in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
• Working within a busy, collaborative and supportive administrative team
• Data entry using a variety of platforms e.g. Case management system
• Meeting administration including notetaking at multi-agency meetings
• Extensive use of Microsoft Office 365 applications to process and monitor work, using Outlook, SharePoint, and web platforms.
• Direct liaison with schools and other local authorities.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:
• Strong ICT skills – Microsoft Office 365
• Some form of administration experience, if possible previous email and mailbox prioritisation and management
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Knowledge of the Education system, Special Educational Needs or Children’s Services.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

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