SENCo Administrator

Centre: NMT Central Team (Reading or High Wycombe)

Employer: New Meaning Training

Salary: Salary is negotiable and based on experience

Type: Full Time, Permanent, All-year-round

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30

Closing Date: 20/05/2026 12:00 pm

Job Reference: CENSA04201

Are you a highly organised professional with a heart for SEND? Do you have the diplomacy and detail-oriented mindset to ensure every young person’s support plan is accurate, meaningful, and delivered on time?

At New Meaning Training, we help young people rediscover their potential and take steps toward a future they can be proud of — through learning that leads to real opportunity. It’s education with a difference — and it works! Many of our learners have previously struggled in mainstream settings where “one-size-fits-all” learning plans didn’t suit their needs.

As a SENCo Administrator, you are the engine room of this mission. By managing the EHCP Annual Review process, you ensure that the support our learners receive is not just a document, but a roadmap to their success. You aren’t just filing forms; you are chairing reviews, collaborating with Tutors, and liaising with external agencies to ensure that every young person has the provision they need to thrive.

If you have experience in SEND and a passion for turning complex administration into life-changing opportunities, you’ll fit right in. This is a vital central role within our Learning and Development Team, offering the chance to use your expertise to make a lasting difference in a growing, purpose-led organisation.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage the direct-funded EHCP Annual Review process: Schedule reviews within 12-month cycles and ensure all statutory deadlines are met.

· Lead the Review Cycle: Liaise with Tutors to gather input, propose amendments to EHCPs that reflect current needs, and invite all relevant parties and external agencies.

· Chair Meetings: Facilitate annual reviews, ensuring the voices of the young person and their support network are heard.

· Data and Paperwork Mastery: Complete and submit all local authority paperwork promptly and accurately, maintaining 100% compliance.

· Support the SENCo Manager: Assist in tracking learner progress, monitoring SMART targets, and ensuring delivery of agreed provisions.

· Stakeholder Liaison: Maintain clear, professional communication with referral partners and external agency services.

· System Management: Implement and maintain effective data collection and monitoring systems relating to SEND provision.

About Us

New Meaning Training (NMT) offers education with a difference. We are an alternative education provider dedicated to helping young people aged 15-25 discover their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to earn their own living.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, around 300 young people from Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and Berkshire will join one of our programmes. Many of these students are referred by secondary schools, pupil referral units, and Special Education Needs settings.

Our journey began in 2015 with the opening of our first centre in High Wycombe. Ten years on, NMT continues to grow, with two new centres that opened for the 2025-2026 learning year.

New Meaning Training delivers a broad offer across several counties, and in Buckinghamshire we operate three centres—High Wycombe, Aylesbury and Milton Keynes—that provide flexible pathways for young people to build confidence, develop skills and move toward positive destinations. Across these centres, learners can access a varied mix of SETPD “Introduction to…” courses, including Catering, Computing, Community Care, Motor Mechanics, Creative Art & Design and Hair & Beauty, alongside our established Construction Multiskills programme, Boost Workskills, and Achieve Lifeskills. We also offer Transition Support; an outreach programme designed for young people who need time and tailored support before reengaging with a learning environment. All programmes incorporate Functional Skills in Maths and English, supported by tutorials that build personal growth, wellbeing and employability. Each Buckinghamshire centre has its own character: High Wycombe will expand into a new dedicated learning space on Baker Street from September 2026; Aylesbury occupies the much loved former Healthy Living Centre; and Milton Keynes offers a distinctive practical setting in its converted lighting shop. Together, these centres form a key part of our wider regional provision.

NMT tailors its programmes to meet the needs of its learners, considering Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We comprehensively apply the principles of a Loving Care Approach (Trauma Informed Practice) to ensure all young people receive the support they need to thrive.

Why work for New Meaning Training?

Generous annual leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• Up to 10 additional “gifted” days off each year (taken during learner holiday periods)

• Annual leave increases with length of service, up to a maximum of 24 days

Pension

• Auto enrolment into The People’s Pension

• 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution

Blue Light Card

• Access to hundreds of national discounts (retail, food, travel, days out)

• Admin fee fully reimbursed by NMT

Service recognition

• Additional annual leave as a thank you for long service

• Gift rewards at key milestones (e.g. 5 and 10 years)

Wellbeing benefits

• Annual flu vaccination voucher (paid for by NMT)

• Birthday gift voucher to celebrate your day

Sustainable travel schemes

• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy (salary sacrifice)

• Green Travel to Work initiatives with rewards for taking part

A supportive, values-led workplace

• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, development, and collaboration

• Training and CPD supported as part of your role

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives

Questions? Send an email to [email protected]

You Will Have

· 1-2 years’ experience in a SEND or education-related environment, with a solid understanding of EHCPs and “Preparation for Adulthood” outcomes.

· Experience leading or chairing meetings specifically designed to support young people with SEND.

· Strong Communication Skills: The ability to be diplomatic yet firm, with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

· Exceptional Attention to Detail: A pride in maintaining accurate records and meeting strict statutory deadlines.

· A Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work alongside Tutors and supporting agencies to promote the progression of young people.

· Resilience & Empathy: A compassionate approach and the “grit” required to navigate a demanding, fast-paced educational environment.

· Qualifications: GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C/5 or above.

· Requirements: A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance.

How to Apply & Safeguarding

To apply, please visit newmeaning.training/careers. To be considered for this role, you must fill in our mandatory online application form and attach a CV to complete your submission.

New Meaning Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and adhere to our safeguarding and professional conduct policies.

• Checks: This post involves regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children’s Barred List check) and satisfactory professional references.

• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA): This role is exempt from the ROA 1974. Applicants must disclose all convictions and cautions that are not ‘protected’ under the Exceptions Order 1975 (as amended 2013 and 2020). For guidance on which offences are ‘filtered’ and do not need to be disclosed, please refer to the DBS filtering guide .