Senior Administration Assistant (SEND

Job Title:

Senior Administration Assistant (SEND) Actual Annual Salary: £26,837 - £28,931 Based on hours and weeks worked. Full Time Equivalent Salary: £29,812 - £32,138 (CLF Grade

C) Based on 37 hours per week, All year round. Contract Type:
Permanent / 37 hours per week / Term Time Only + INSET days + 2 weeks Provisional

Start Date:

October 2026, subject to pre employment checks

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including maintaining accurate SEND records and databases.
• Coordinate EHCP applications and annual reviews.
• Prepare documentation for meetings.
• Liaise with parents, staff, the Local Authority, and external professionals.
• Monitor statutory deadlines to ensure compliance with SEND legislation.
• Support the management of SEND resources and budget tracking.
• Produce reports and analyse data relating to SEND provision and pupil outcomes.
• Coordinate intervention timetables.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements at all times.

• Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification in Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
• Have substantial administrative experience, ideally within an education or SEND environment.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Possess strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with parents, staff, external professionals and the Local Authority.
• Have excellent ICT skills, including experience of managing databases and producing reports.
• Show a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when maintaining sensitive records.
• Be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Be committed to inclusive practice and supporting positive outcomes for students with SEND.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Kingsmead School is a rural mixed ability Academy with a fully comprehensive intake situated near the Devon/Somerset border, close to the Brendon Hills and Exmoor. It is a magnificent area in which to live and work. Not only is there the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside but there is the rapidly growing county town of Taunton nearby and easy access (20 minutes) to the M5 for connections to the rest of the country.

The school lies in the small town of Wiveliscombe. It caters for the age range 11-16 and has 884 students and just over 100 staff. Our latest Ofsted Report, in June 2022, gave an overall judgement that Kingsmead “requires improvement”. Mr J Eddy, Headteacher, joined Kingsmead in January 2023. He is determined to improve education at Kingsmead for our superb body of students.

The core values of Kingsmead are Care, Aspiration, Respect and Determination which drive our strong positive ethos and offering amenities for the whole school community. We have high expectations and expect staff to support our caring, student‑centred ethos to set high standards for our students. We hope staff will contribute to and lead some of the wide range of extra‑curricular opportunities we offer.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to…