Inclusion Legislative Administration Coordinator

Job Introduction

We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Inclusion Legislative Administration Coordinator, who has high expectations and continuously strives for the very best outcomes. This an exciting opportunity to join The Hamble School. Our vision ‘We Care, We Aim High, We Learn and Achieve Together’ encapsulates the work we do every day. Our intake numbers are increasing – we currently have 1,090 students. We have been recently graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted and we are continuing to ensure that we provide the very best education for all our students. 

The Inclusion Provision operates as part of a wider curriculum offering support for students who are unable to access the mainstream curriculum across 3 provision rooms and interventions.  We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Inclusion Legislative Administrator to work alongside the Senior SENDCO and SENDCO to drive the provision forward and ensure compliance with regards to access arrangements, EHCNA’s, EHCP’s and annual reviews. We are looking for someone to build strong relationships with students, work with parents, other staff members and external agencies to develop clear systems and processes for all legislative aspects of SEND and inclusion.

Your role will be a pivotal role within the department. This will include:

• Coordinating and organising all of the annual reviews across the school
• Collating the teacher evidence from across the school, parental views and support with rewriting the targets and provision 
• Attending the annual reviews, taking notes and uploading the evidence
• Supporting the SENDCO and Senior SENDCO with the completion of EHCP consultations from the local authorities
• Collecting evidence for and completing the necessary paperwork for access arrangements, including the collation and collection of evidence to support access arrangements for GCSE examinations. 
• Collating of evidence for the EHCNA application process and communicating with a range of stakeholders to ensure that the strongest possible evidence is submitted 
• Supporting the SENDCO and Senior SENDCO to record the graduated response onto student records and to keep provision maps accurate.

 In return, we can offer you:

•    a positive and optimistic working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour;

•    personal career development to assist you in the fulfilment of your ambitions;

•    a well-equipped campus with excellent gym and swimming facilities run by Everyone Active which staff can take advantage of for free, access to leisure and sports classes at heavily discounted membership rates and preferential rates for family members;

•    the opportunity to apply for discounted childcare placements with Hamble Early Years Centre, based directly next to the school;

•    free on-site parking and good local public transport links to the school (bus/ rail).

We welcome visits to the school to see us in action and invite you to come and have an informal chat and meet the Headteacher.

To apply please click the "Apply for this job" button. If you currently work in a school, please ensure your first reference is from your current Headteacher.   

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Safer Recruitment

The Hamble School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with children’s barred list check along with other relevant employment checks. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, prior to interview online searches will be undertaken and references will be requested. The Hamble School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policies can be located via the school website https://www.thehambleschool.co.uk/policies-procedures/