Administrative Assistant for SEND - John Taylor Free School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Burton upon Trent is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant for SEND. The role involves managing communications, supporting teaching staff, and ensuring efficient administration within the Individual Needs Team. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills and a commitment to the welfare of children. Salary range is £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata based on a 27.5 hours work week.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles within educational settings.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory paperwork and communications.
• Arrange meetings for the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo.
• Support teaching staff and model teamwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Administrative Assistant for SEND

Permanent position, part‑time working 27.5 hours per week during term time plus 6 INSET days, for 39.2 weeks per year. Hours must be worked across 5 days (Monday to Friday); start and finish times are flexible and will be discussed at interview.

Salary: Grade 4: £25,583 – £25,989 pro rata. Actual salary: £16,511.74 – £16,773.78 per annum.

John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant for SEND to join our evolving organisation.

The successful candidate will work with the Individual Needs Team to ensure efficient and effective administration systems within the department. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing statutory paperwork, letters and telephone calls to parents and external agencies.
• Arranging meetings for the SENDCo / Assistant SENDCo.
• Supporting teaching staff and acting as a role model for students, demonstrating teamwork, collaboration and respect.

John Taylor Free School opened in 2018 and is now at capacity with Year 7‑13. Our first Ofsted rating is ‘Good’ and we achieve above‑national GCSE results in all benchmark areas. We offer a chance to be part of a successful and progressive Trust committed to putting learning at the heart of all we do.

For further details please refer to the accompanying job description. If you want to discuss this role, contact Mrs Sian Byrne by emailing [e-mail] or calling 01283 247823.

Completed application forms should be emailed to [e-mail]. Only fully completed application forms will be submitted for shortlisting; CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 21st November 2025
Selection/Interview: Week commencing Monday 24th November 2025

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance about disclosure is available on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974. If shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview, and please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants.

John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre‑employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying. Please review our Recruitment Pack on the school website before submitting your application.