SEND Administrator

Voyage Education Partnership; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity / Shared Parental / Paternal

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Northern Star Academies Trust is seeking a SEND Administrator to provide essential administrative support across Lapage Primary School, Byron Primary School and Meadow Bank Community School in Bradford City Hub. The role is part-time, 22.5 hours per week during term time plus one week, with some flexibility for the right candidate.

Join a mission-driven multi-academy trust committed to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within an educational setting preferred.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to SENDCo teams across three Bradford City Hub schools.
• Maintain accurate student records and update SEND Review documents.
• Assist with SEND identification, assessment, monitoring, and reviews.
• Coordinate referrals and arrange meetings with external agencies.
• Organise rooms, appointments and screening assessments.
• Communicate with parents/carers and coordinate Parent Forum meetings.
• Prepare documents for EHCP applications and annual reviews.
• Ensure SEND data is shared with teachers and updated.
• Support SENDCo teams in communicating effective strategies to staff.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Data management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

SEND Administrator (Lapage Primary School and Nursery)

Location: City Hub - Bradford , UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Job Roles: Education Support;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Monday, 31st August 2026

Interview Date: Friday 11th September 2026

Expected Working Start Date: September 2026

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Why work for Northern Star Academies Trust?

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We are passionate and highly committed to environmental sustainability and climate change education and are seeking new solutions to delivering inclusive and adaptive education to support our most vulnerable children.

We offer access to high quality professional development and a connected and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

The SEND Administrator role is to work across our Bradford City Hub schools - Lapage Primary School BD3 8QX, Byron Primary School BD3 0AB & Meadow Bank Community School BD4 8DX.

Job Description

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are seeking a SEND Administrator to provide essential administrative assistance to our SEND teams across three schools within the Bradford City Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that our children with SEND receive the best possible support.

This is a part time role 22.5 hours per week, term time only plus 1 week. There is a degree of flexibility around the working pattern for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to SENDCo’s, including note-taking and organising files.
• Maintain accurate student records and update SEND Review documents.
• Assist with the SEND identification, assessment, monitoring, and review process.
• Manage student referrals and coordinate meetings with external agencies.
• Organise and book rooms, appointments, and screening assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents/carers and coordinate Parent Forum meetings.
• Prepare documentation for EHCP applications and annual reviews.
• Ensure SEND data is accurately recorded and shared with teachers.
• Support SENDCo’s in communicating effective strategies to teaching staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• A commitment to supporting SEND pupils and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across multiple schools.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated SEND team.
• Make a real difference in the education and well-being of SEND students.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Visits to the schools are welcomed and encouraged but are by appointment only please contact [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time.

Safeguarding
Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
• A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.