SEND Admin Assistant

SEND Admin Assistant (Cornwallis Academy)

Location:

Cornwallis Academy, Kent, UK

Contract Type:
Permanent

Education Phases:
Secondary;

Job Role s:
Administration Hr Data And Finance;

Working Patterns:
Part-Time;

Final date to receive applications:
Monday, 23rd February 2026

Interview Date: TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

Expected Working

Start Date:

March 2026

Is a Shared Job:
No

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students withthe best educational provision.

Itis a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can beby having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

Inline with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, exciteand engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning.

Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress aswell as the whole child.

AtFuture Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled,neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, andfrom different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

• Avibrant and exciting place to work
• Afriendly and supportive environment
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications
• The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff.
• Awell-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available.
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Are you an organised and enthusiastic administrator witha passion for supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Cornwallis Academy is seeking a proactive and professional SENDAdmin Assistant to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis.

Working closely with the SENCO and the wider SEND team, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure high-quality provision for students with SEND. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records,handling communications with stakeholders, managing referrals, supporting thereview of EHCPs, and helping to coordinate SEND resources and plans.

• Maintain and update SEND information systems including SIMS and CPOMS
• Assist with correspondence and manage the SEND inbox
• Support the creation and review of personalized support plans and EHCP reviews
• Coordinate with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Ensure cords are accurate, secure, and up to date
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and provision letters

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office; experience with SIMS is desirable
• Knowledge of SEND frameworks or a willingness to learn
• Ateam player with initiative and a proactive attitude

Cornwallis Academy, part of the Future Schools Trust, is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school committed to student wellbeing and success. Weoffer:

• Acollaborative and supportive working environment
• Accessto ongoing training and development
• Arange of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme, lifestyle discounts, and access to health and wellbeing resources