SEN Team Support Officer at Barnet Education and Learning Service

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

36585.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data protection, GDPR, Record keeping, Communication, Time management, Attention to detail, Administrative support

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join Barnet Education and Learning Service (BELS) and will be based within the Business Support and Communications Team. Working days are from Monday to Friday every week. We are looking for someone who is competent and confident in the use of standard Microsoft Office products and with a proven competence in handling confidential / sensitive personal information in an appropriate and secure manner. The successful candidate will have regular contact with parents and other external parties, this role also supports the work of SEN Caseworkers in managing and delivering of quality SEN service with the tight timescales of the statutory processes. Main responsibilities include maintaining accurate records and able to work on your own initiative, gathering information, attention to details, meeting deadlines. It is essential that candidates have basic office experience and proficient at using Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, training will be given on job. Should have knowledge on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. Successful candidates will be joining a creative and highly skilled team that is well-regarded and valued by schools and services across Barnet. You will benefit from a supportive senior leadership team committed to promoting the wellbeing of staff and work-life balance, ongoing training and development. If you need assistance, please email the BELS HR Team at: hr.barnetbels@barnet.gov.uk quoting job title. For more information about our team, you can view our local offer page here: Barnet Local Offer : Home / Info and Advice / How to get help / How specialist education services can help / Educational psychology / EP: Professionals Page (thisisfocus.co.uk) Closing date for applications: 5pm on 15/05/2026 Interview date: 20/05/2026 Barnet Education and Learning Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. In addition, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, the successful applicant will be required to declare. We are committed to practising in ways that are equitable, anti-racist and culturally responsive and we welcome candidates who share this commitment. We have developed an equity and anti-racism policy which outlines our values and actions in this area including ongoing CPD and offering support to our school community. Recruitment of a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve is part of our ongoing commitment and is embedded in this policy and therefore, we welcome applicants who are underrepresented in our profession. Job Pack (Job Description & Job Specification) Please click here [http://lbbpublic001.blob.core.windows.net/belsjobdesc/SENTeamSupportOfficer.pdf] to download the Job description for this role.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting SEN caseworkers in managing statutory processes and maintaining accurate records. You will also act as a point of contact for parents and external parties while ensuring sensitive information is handled securely.