Admin Support SEND & Inclusion

BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Administrator to support the SEND team. The role involves managing student provisions, tracking engagement, and coordinating communication between parents and staff. Applicants should exhibit strong organizational and communication skills, with a commitment to improving the educational experience for students with SEND.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to supporting students with SEND.
• Ability to manage and organize student information effectively.
• Competence in collating and analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team.
• Manage the organization of students with SEND.
• Track student participation and engagement.
• Assist with data collection during transitions.
• Ensure effective communication of SEND provisions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data management

Job description

Overview

Bedford High School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and professional Administrator to work alongside our SEND team and to track inclusion across the school. This is a permanent post.

The department, named The Base, comprises the SENDCo, Deputy SENDCo, Lead SEN Teaching Assistant and 7 Teaching Assistants. The role will involve providing administrative support to this team, including making referrals, creating learning plans and updating student provisions. It will be integral in supporting the SENDCo/Deputy SENDCo with the management and organisation of identified students with SEND through multi‑agency and home/school liaison.

The role includes administrative duties such as collating data to track student participation across the school, including engagement in enrichment and personal development, and collating the student, parent and staff voice. It will also support data collection at transition periods (Key Stage 2–3 and Key Stage 4–5) in collaboration with the transition and careers team.

Bedford High School prides itself on fantastic opportunities and provision for all students. This role helps ensure that provision is documented accurately and communicated with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team, including referrals, learning plans and updating student provisions.
• Support the SENDCo/Deputy SENDCo with the management and organisation of identified students with SEND through multi‑agency and home/school liaison.
• Collate data to track student participation, including engagement in enrichment and personal development, and gather student, parent and staff voice.
• Assist with data collection during transition periods (Key Stage 2–3 and Key Stage 4–5) in partnership with the transition and careers team.
• Ensure accurate documentation and effective communication of SEND provision to staff and parents.

Safeguarding and Employment Checks

All offers of employment are conditional on an enhanced disclosure with the child barred list, appropriate overseas checks, medical clearance, relevant qualification certificates and satisfactory references. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence for shortlisted candidates, and you may need to complete a self‑declaration of any criminal records or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

How to Apply

If you have the necessary skills and qualities to undertake this role, we would be delighted to receive your application. Please complete the application form (CVs are not accepted) and return to Mrs Claire Taylor, HR Manager, at the school address or by email to [e-mail].

Deadline: Monday 3 November 2025 at 9.00 am. Interviews will be confirmed or may be scheduled earlier for the right candidate. Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Start date: As soon as possible.