EHCP Admissions Manager - Full-time

Snowfields Academy , Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-7006-114S
• Posted:09/02/2024
• Pay:Actual salary £24,750 (£27,007 FTE)
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:26/02/2024 at 22:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Please be aware that this role is based at both the Bearsted and Cranbrook colleges.

Are you passionate about ensuring that every student with Autism receives the support they need to thrive in an educational environment? Are you skilled in managing the process of Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) admissions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an EHCP Admissions Manager at Snowfields Academy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the EHCP admissions process from initial inquiry to enrollment, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Coordinate with local authorities, parents, and external agencies to facilitate smooth transitions for students with ASD
• Collaborate with school staff, including teachers, therapists, and support staff, to gather relevant information for applications and admissions for students with EHCPs
• Maintain accurate records of applications, assessments, and admissions for students with EHCPs,  ensuring confidentiality and data protection.
• Stay updated on changes to EHCP legislation and best practices in special educational needs provision and placements

We are looking for:

• Experience working in a similar role within the education sector, preferably in a SEN setting.
• Strong understanding of EHCP processes and requirements, with experience managing the admissions process to special schools for students with EHCPs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff and external agencies.
• Organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Empathy and sensitivity towards the needs of students with ASD and their families.
• Relevant qualifications in education, special educational needs, or related fields are desirable.

The successful candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Opportunities for professional development and training in special educational needs provision.

• Supportive and inclusive working environment dedicated to improving outcomes for students with ASD.

If you are passionate about supporting students with ASD and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.

This is a permanent opportunity which offers an actual salary of £24,750 per annum (£27,007 full time equivalent) based on 37.5 hours per week, Term Time + 3 weeks inset (8am-4pm Monday-Friday). Please note that interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Information about the school

Snowfields Academy is an 11-18 special school for students with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an Education, Health and Care Plan with this as the primary need. Students will usually be working at, or close to, age expected attainment levels. We opened at Bearsted in September 2020 following approval by the Department for Education = in Wave 12 of the Free Schools programme.

Snowfields Academy offers the very best personalised approaches within an inspiring learning environment. Our students are taught and supported by exceptional staff who offer care, challenge and support. Every student has a personalised transition from their starting point into our Academy and we work closely with other providers to streamline this process and smooth out any challenges along the way. Snowfields Academy brings our values to life: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe and Be Happy. These values permeate our building, our curriculum, our aims and our ethos and we work hard every day to ensure we bring our motto, Where Nurture Meets Aspiration, to life, and help our students to thrive.

In September 2022 we extended our offer into the Cranbrook area of Kent, 14 miles from our Bearsted campus. Snowfields Cranbrook College opened with Years 7, 8 and 9, just as Snowfields Bearsted College opened in September 2020. When full with all year groups on both sites we will be able to offer places for 280 students from Years 7-13 in total.

Our Values Charter diagram We are extremely fortunate to have exceptional buildings at both Bearsted and Cranbrook. On both sites we offer outstanding educational settings which both inspire young people and support their often complex needs. Careful consideration has been given to all aspects of the design at both sites to promote wellbeing and achievement. Although not identical, they both offer exceptional vocational learning opportunities with a community café at Bearsted and a working farm at Cranbrook. We have also provided a range of breakout spaces for movement breaks at both sites.

Our curriculum reflects the full range of pupil needs. Specialisms in horticulture, catering and land based studies, will enable young people to gain real-life experiences and qualifications leading to the very best employment opportunities. We are forging partnerships with local businesses to offer work experience to facilitate this, and so provide every student with the skills necessary to confidently transition from school onto their next steps.

Snowfields Academy leads the way in offering support for young people’s wellbeing through a team of highly trained specialists who will work collaboratively with families and young people to meet a wide range of complex needs.

I welcome your interest in Snowfields Academy, whether you are a student, parent, carer or other family member, a professional or member of the local community. Please do contact me if you would like any further information or would like to register your interest.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Head of Recruitment - LAT)
• Address:Popesfield Way, Maidstone , Kent , ME14 5GA
• Telephone: 01634 412 240
• Email: info@snowfieldsacademy.org.uk

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• EHCP Admissions Manager | Job Description | Snowfields Academy