Administration Assistant

Oaks Park High School; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Carshalton is seeking an SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant to support the Deputy Headteacher and the Trust Director of SEND. The role involves providing clerical and administrative support, organizing Access Arrangements assessments, and maintaining good relationships with parents and staff. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a good level of computer literacy. A commitment to safeguarding and a positive attitude towards students is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ability to form good working relationships with parents/carers and colleagues.
• A good level of computer literacy plus a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher/SENCO.
• Help with the organisation of Access Arrangements assessments.
• Assist in the compilation and production of reports, records and data.

Skills

Good communication skills, both verbal and written

Good organisational and time management skills

Adaptability and flexibility in working practices

Tools

Arbor

CPOMS

Provision Maps

Job description

The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations. Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content. Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school's expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour. Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them. The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2025. The post: At Oaks Park High School, SEN support encompasses mainstream provision and support within the specialist base for students with ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition). The SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant will thus be expected to work closely with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, pupils and external agencies. This is an interesting and varied role that involves working closely with your line manager, the Trust Director of SEND and other senior staff. As an SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant, you will need to:

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher/SENCO and Trust Director of SEND
• Receive SEND exam-related phone calls, messages and emails and relay information swiftly within the SEN Team as appropriate
• Help with the organisation of Access Arrangements assessments
• Assist in the compilation and production of reports, records and data
• Be confident in the use of Arbor, CPOMS, Provision Maps and other relevant software and attend training as required
• Remain up to date on the JCQ guidance, yearly updates and attend any necessary training as and when required

Qualifications and qualities

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage a varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to form good working relationships with parents/carers and colleagues
• An ability to work well with students in any interactions with them, including a willingness to learn an awareness of their particular needs
• Adaptability and flexibility in working practices
• Ability to set standards and apply them consistently
• A high degree of professionalism
• An ability to present a good role model to pupils and staff
• A good level of computer literacy plus a willingness to learn
• The confidence to take part in social time duties and interact positively with students and/or provide short term individual student supervision as requested

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.