SEND Admin Assistant - Part-time

Folkestonegirls; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwallis Academy is seeking a proactive SEND Admin Assistant to provide essential administrative support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. This part-time role involves maintaining records, managing communications, and coordinating resources to ensure high-quality provision.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills required.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office; experience with SIMS is desirable.
• Knowledge of SEND frameworks or a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update SEND information systems including SIMS and CPOMS.
• Assist with correspondence and manage the SEND inbox.
• Support the creation and review of personalised support plans.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Job description

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00
Term: 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Salary: FST Scheme D (£10,719 – £23,557 FTE, pro rata)

Are you an organised and enthusiastic administrator with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Cornwallis Academy is seeking a proactive and professional SEND Admin Assistant to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis.

About the Role
Working closely with the SENCO and the wider SEND team, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure high-quality provision for students with SEND. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, handling communications with stakeholders, managing referrals, supporting the review of EHCPs, and helping to coordinate SEND resources and plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update SEND information systems including SIMS and CPOMS
• Assist with correspondence and manage the SEND inbox
• Support the creation and review of personalised support plans and EHCP reviews
• Coordinate with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Ensure records are accurate, secure, and up to date
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and provision letters

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office; experience with SIMS is desirable
• Knowledge of SEND frameworks or a willingness to learn
• A team player with initiative and a proactive attitude

Why Join Cornwallis Academy?
Cornwallis Academy, part of the Future Schools Trust, is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school committed to student wellbeing and success. We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Access to ongoing training and development
• A range of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme, lifestyle discounts, and access to health and wellbeing resources

Apply Today
To apply, please complete the application form available at www.cornwallisacademy.com/vacancies.
For further information or to arrange a visit, email: [e-mail].