Mandarin Speaking Assessment Coordinator - SEN

Responsibilities

• Screen applications and supporting documentation for SEN-related flags, concerns and potential support requirements
• Review and interpret IEPs, assessments, educational psychology reports, school support plans and relevant specialist or medical reports
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies or red flags within submitted documentation
• Summarise findings clearly for leadership, including recommendations such as "flagged for learning support review"
• Maintain accurate and consistent records of applications reviewed
• Work closely with the admissions team to communicate application status, concerns and required follow-up
• Ensure all screening activity is handled with a high level of confidentiality, accuracy and professionalism

Requirements

• Fluent Mandarin speaking skills is essential and non-negotiable
• Strong ability to identify SEN flags and concerns from application documents, reports and assessments
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to spot gaps, inconsistencies and potential red flags
• Clear and concise written communication skills
• Good knowledge of SEN identification markers, including IEPs, educational psychology reports, learning support records and relevant medical or specialist reports
• Strong organisational skills
• Minimum 2 years' experience working within an SEN context, such as a classroom, school or educational setting
• Experience reading and interpreting SEN documentation, including IEPs, assessments, specialist reports and school support plans
• Exposure to a broad range of SEN profiles, including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, physical disabilities and speech and language needs
• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent school-based experience
• SEN-specific training or qualification

About the Company

Cognita is a global family of over 90 schools across 21 countries, with more than 100,000 students, 22,000 colleagues, 14 curricula and 9 languages of instruction.