School Office and SENDO Administration Assistant

Desford Community Primary School; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Desford Community Primary School is recruiting for a School Office and SENDCO Administration Assistant. The role supports the school office and SENDCO, handling administrative tasks to assist daily operations.

This permanent post is 32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks per year, with a Grade 6 Pay Point 9–10 and a salary of £20,186–£20,508 per annum. The role contributes to a welcoming and inclusive school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

School Office and SENDCO Administration Assistant

Required from October/November 2026

Pay Grade: Grade 6, Pay Point 9 - 10

Actual salary £20,186 - £20,508

Permanent

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

About Our School

Desford Community Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the local community. Central to everything we do at Desford is our school rule: Be Kind to Yourself, Others and the Environment. As a school we are committed to creating a nurturing, ambitious, and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe strongly in promoting pupil agency and equity, ensuring that all children feel valued, empowered, and able to succeed through meaningful opportunities, high expectations, and an inclusive approach to learning and personal development.

At Desford Community Primary School we are able to offer you:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• A hardworking, supportive and dedicated staff team
• A positive working environment where wellbeing is valued
• A coaching ethos to develop practice
• A school that has strong commitment to developing its staff individually and supports you with your continued professional development
• Supportive leadership and governors committed to school improvement
• Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families

In return we are looking for someone who:

• Is dedicated to ensuring all children thrive through equity, inclusion, and high expectations
• Fosters pupil agency by encouraging independence, confidence, and a love of learning
• Builds positive and supportive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Shows flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to contribute to wider school life
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Demonstrates a commitment to our school ethos of “Be kind to yourself, others and the environment”

Promotes and models our core values of being Ready, Safe and Respectful

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 7th October 2026, with interviews taking place during the week commencing Monday 12th October.