SEND Admin Assistant

About The Role

Contract Type:
Permanent.

Working Hours:

Full Time, 35 hours per week. Number of Positions:
1. Qualifications

Required:

Numeracy and literacy skills.

Start Date:

1st September 2026. Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum.

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

Main purpose of the job:
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.

We’re 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.

• Generous holiday allowance:
  Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks during our annual leave purchase period.
• Buzzing pension:
  You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three‑times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave:
  Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks:
  Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow:
  We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member:
  We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and…