GLC: SEND Admin Assistant

Gateway Learning Community; Tilbury juxta Clare; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff well-being programme

Cycle to work Scheme

Long service awards

State of the art facilities

My Day

Career development and training

October half term break

Central support team

Subsidised holiday provision

Gateway Fitness Suite access

Staff Nursery

Job summary

The Gateway Learning Community (GLC) is seeking a highly organised SEND Admin Assistant to act as the vital administrative link between parents, staff, pupils and external agencies. The role requires handling confidential pupil records, supporting EHCP applications and Annual Reviews, and coordinating meetings and referrals with a courteous, proactive approach.

You will help uphold safeguarding policies and contribute to the reputation and services of the GLC, while enjoying a supportive team

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for parents, staff and external agencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding policies and confidential pupil records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and confidential pupil records and administer statutory processes such as EHCP applications and Annual Reviews.
• Coordinate meetings and referrals between parents, staff, pupils and external agencies.
• Support the SEND administration link between stakeholders with a professional and courteous approach.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Your Role

SEND Admin Assistant

Salary: GLC Point 16 £27,419 to Point 20 £30,190 [Actual Pro Rata Salary £25,151 - £27,693]

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term time plus 3 weeks holiday working - talk to us about flexible working

Closing Date: 24th September 2026

The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] is a partnership between one secondary and four primary schools located within Tilbury and Chadwell in the borough of Thurrock to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity. We work tirelessly to ensure that individual different characteristics including age, ethnicity, socio-economic background, academic ability, disability, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation are not discriminated against in any way. We create environments characterised by mutual respect where difference is celebrated and where individual differences don't act as a barrier to success.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our team as an SEND Admin Assistant. The successful candidate will be the essential administrative link between parents, staff, pupils, and external agencies, requiring exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You must be adept at managing a busy and varied workload, including tasks like maintaining accurate and confidential pupil records, supporting the administration of statutory processes such as EHCP applications and Annual Reviews, and coordinating meetings and referrals. A strong ability to prioritise, meet deadlines , and work courteously and positively with all stakeholders is crucial. Crucially, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to upholding all safeguarding policies and working to enhance the reputation and services of The Gateway Learning Community

Watch our video for an insight in to our trusthttps://youtu.be/y9TxAPxuYN0

Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:

• Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
• Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
• State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
• A paid 'My Day' each year
• Excellent career development and training
• 2-week October half term break
• A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
• Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
• Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
• GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]

The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

Safeguarding Information

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.

In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:

• to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
• to verify employment history

Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.