SEND Admin Assistant

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SEND Admin Assistant to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA).

This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,710 and the full time equivalent is £26,403 Grade 4.

We are looking for an outstanding Administrator to join our Additional Support Team who will work collaboratively to ensure that the department’s administration runs efficiently and effectively. This is a varied role requiring a proactive and highly organised individual who can manage the day‑to‑day administrative operations of the SEND provision while providing excellent service to colleagues, students, parents and external agencies.

You will be well organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including parents, colleagues, students and external professionals.

You will have strong ICT and administrative skills, enabling you to maintain accurate records, produce reports, analyse data and meet deadlines consistently.

We are looking for a candidate who is excited to develop their skills within a dynamic and expanding Trust, is committed to excellence in a supportive environment, and will actively engage in professional development opportunities.

Under the direction of the SENDCO and senior leaders, you will provide efficient, responsive and high‑quality administrative support to the Targeted Additional Support Team. You will work independently to manage administrative procedures, ensure compliance with school policies, and contribute positively to the wider ethos and aims of the school.

This is a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail and ability to multitask will make a real impact.

• Providing high-level administrative support to the SEND department
• Maintaining accurate manual and computerised records, producing reports and statistics as required
• Drafting letters and communicating with parents and external agencies
• Collating and analysing data, ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Arranging meetings, coordinating events and taking high-quality minutes
• Responding independently to correspondence where appropriate
• Supporting pupil welfare, including first aid and liaising with parents (training provided)
• Maintaining effective links with the main school administration team
• Managing stationery supplies and departmental resources
• Using ICT systems such as Word, Excel, databases, email and internet systems
• Supporting wider school administrative duties, including examination invigilation where appropriate

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

Please follow the online application process to be considered.

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays for teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• Beyond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

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