Business Support Assistant

Are you committed to delivering high‑quality support within the SEND Funding Team to help improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities? Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you

We are seeking a dedicated Business Support Assistant to join our Business Support and SEND Funding Service. This is a vital role working alongside education colleagues who are responsible for processing funding for children who qualify for High Level funding as well as helping to meet all legislative requirements around this work.

About the Role

As a Business Support Assistant, you'll play a key part in ensuring that SEND funding is processed and paid in a timely manner, along with ensuring that the services run smoothly. You will:

• Act as the contact point for key professionals in respect of agreed panels
• Respond to enquiries from schools and colleagues
• To ensure discussions, decisions and outcomes are recorded in relation to identified panels/meetings
• Maintain and update agreed databases
• To provide data analysis as required
• To support in the keeping of accurate records
• To support with timely progression of payments to schools.
• To be competent with IT including aspects of Microsoft including excel
• To participate in regular supervision
• To have regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work and not to discuss or disclose information to unauthorised parties.
• To contribute to as appropriate to service development and efficiencies.
• To undertake a full range of financial management processes, including resolving issues, support budget monitoring and reporting and reconciling accounts

This role requires excellent organisation, a proactive approach, and build strong relationships with schools and colleagues

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both skill and understanding to the role. You should have:

• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to develop admin systems
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Respectful, supportive, and solution‑focused approach

Experience

• Experience of data management including manipulating large data sets and producing complex reports ensuring accuracy and where appropriate
• Experience of providing high level business support in a busy environment
• Ability to accurately record information in a timely manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience building professional relationships with schools and colleagues.
• Ideally will have experience of financial processes and providing financial data and reports

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career growth:

• A Place to Belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Generous Leave: A supportive environment that prioritises your well-being.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference!

If you are ready to contribute to our community and support children in need, we encourage you to apply today! Join Nottinghamshire County Council and be there for your community when they need you most.