Inclusion Administrator

ARK SCHOOLS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Greater London is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist inclusion teams. Responsibilities include maintaining student records, liaising with staff and parents, and managing administrative tasks effectively. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and prior experience in an educational setting. The role offers opportunities for professional development along with a supportive work environment focused on staff welfare.

Benefits

Weekly staff training

Access to high-quality professional development

Free use of school leisure centre

Access to school counsellor

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles within educational settings is preferred.
• Ability to manage sensitive data and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the inclusion teams.
• Maintain accurate records for students with special educational needs.
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts with professionalism.
• Book and organize appointments for interventions and meetings.
• Support the administration of Access Arrangements for assessments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Job description

Reports to: Assistant Principal - Inclusion and SENDCo
Salary: Grade 7, point 14-24 (Inner London) £34,190-£39,832 FTE Actual Salary £32,676 - £38,069 pro rata per annum
Start date: February 2026
Contract: Permanent / Full Time / Term-Time Only

About the role

In this role you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the school’s inclusion teams, including support to the Vice Principal, Assistant Principal for Inclusion, Assistant Principal for Behaviour, Pastoral Teams, Deputy SENDCo, staff, governors, students and parents.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain efficient administrative systems and processes to support the Inclusion Assistant Principal and SEND Team.
• Ensure accurate records are kept for all students with an EHCP, SEND K support and in receipt of interventions but not currently on the SEND register.
• Answer enquiries, send letters and reports to parents and outside agencies.
• Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and professionalism.
• Collate information/data to inform Inclusion Manager.
• Deal with situations of a sensitive nature.
• Ensure all Annual Review paperwork is completed, collated and submitted on time.
• Support with ESRA applications.
• Attend, take and distribute minutes at Acton 40 meetings and multi‑professional meetings as appropriate.
• Support the administration of Access Arrangements for examinations and assessments.
• Send and organise all Alternative Provision referrals.
• Have oversight of all vulnerable pupil tracking databases.
• Update the SEND Register and other records such as Access Arrangements lists as directed by SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO.
• Book and organise appointments and rooming for interventions and meetings.
• Assist with timetabling of intervention sessions for external therapists.
• Liaise with the Administration Office regarding visitors.
• Distribute appointment information for interventions to individual students daily.
• Collect students for specific interventions.
• Maintain stationery and resources required for the department.
• Assist and help set up for taster days and transition days.
• Manage up‑to‑date record keeping (e.g. budget, funding, census).
• Engage with students in 1:1 situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems, producing accurate lists or data as required by colleagues or compliance bodies.
• Able to create and run reports from a database.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

Benefits

• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school.
• Coaching for every teacher.
• Access to high‑quality, regular professional development.
• Subject‑specific knowledge development.
• Free use of the school leisure centre.
• Access to the school counsellor.
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Contact

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact [e-mail].

About Us

Ark Acton is a good school, and we are on a mission to make it a great school. From a strong sapling to a mighty oak. Be part of our growth. We think teaching is the best job in the world. We are heavily committed to staff welfare and development, and this includes weekly staff training, coaching, subject‑specific knowledge development, free use of our leisure centre, and access to the school counsellor. We have high expectations for our pupils – and our staff – but we know that by working as a team and committing to our mission we can shape the future.

Diversity and inclusion

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. To learn more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click this link.

Safeguarding statement

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non‑disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.