SEND Administration Assistant

Barr Beacon School; Walsall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Annual health checks including flu jab

24/7 online GP access

Counselling services

Job summary

Barr Beacon School in Walsall is seeking a SEND Administration Assistant to support the SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo and Learning Support Team with a range of administrative tasks. You will handle queries, photocopying, filing, emailing and routine forms, and arrange meetings with minutes.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, strong IT skills and the ability to manage confidential information, contributing to a professional school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• Experience in similar administrative roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with pupils, parents, staff and outside agencies.
• Answer queries, photocopy, file, email and complete routine forms.
• Arrange meetings and take minutes for SEND team coordination.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Administrative experience

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Confidential information handling

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email and filing systems

Job description

SEND Administration Assistant

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Salary: £22,943.23 (FTE £26,674) | Start Date: November 2026

The role:

Barr Beacon School are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Administratorwho will support the SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo and the Learning Support Team in all aspects of administration.

The main responsibilities of the role include liaising with pupils, parents, staff and professional outside agencies. Admin duties will also include answering queries, photocopying, filing, emailing and completing routine forms. The SEND Administrator will also be responsible for arranging meetings and minute taking.

About you:

You will play an important part in the school community, providing support to both staff and pupils to a professional standard. Your skills will include:

• Having at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths;
• Being experienced in working in similar administrative roles;
• Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong IT skills;
• Having the ability to handle highly confidential information.

About us:

Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

Application Deadline: 20th November 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.