Mandarin Speaking Assessment Coordinator - SEN

About the role

Cognita, a global family of over 90 schools across 21 countries, is looking for a Mandarin-speaking Assessment Coordinator for its SEN admissions process. Fluent Mandarin is essential and non-negotiable. The role reviews prospective student applications and supporting documentation to identify SEN-related flags, concerns and potential support requirements, working closely with the admissions team.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Fluent Mandarin speaking skills.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in 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.
• Previous administrative, admissions, screening or application-review experience, including document collation and file tracking.
• Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent school-based experience, and SEN-specific training or qualification.

Required skills

• Strong ability to identify SEN flags and concerns from documents, reports and assessments.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear, concise written communication.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high volume of applications accurately.

The role is based in Dubai, with a working week of Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday depending on operational needs, and occasional international travel and weekend work. All new staff undergo detailed pre-employment clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification and employment checks and reference checks.