SEND Administrator

Swavesey Village College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training Team

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Teacher’s pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on benefits

Job summary

Swavesey Village College in Cambridge is seeking a SEND Administrator to support the SEND department with administrative and data system tasks. You will handle MIS marksheets, assist SENDV staff, and maintain accurate student records.

The role is 21 hours per week, term time plus 2 training days, fixed term maternity cover until 31 August 2027, within Meridian Trust. The ideal candidate will have Level 2 TA qualification or be willing to work towards it, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work well in teams.
• Thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
• Good understanding of the SEND code of practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain MIS marksheets to enable support staff to record student assessments.
• Provide valuable support to the SENDV team.
• Maintain and update all aspects of student personnel data in SENDV.
• Collate, analyse and interpret assessment data, including auditing data for accuracy and investigating anomalies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Vacancy for SEND Administrator

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Points 7-12

Hours: 21 per week. Term Time plus 2 training days.

Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) until 31st August 2027

We have an exciting opportunity for a SEND Administrator to join our team! You will play a key role in the Special Educational Needs department through providing expert support of administrative and data systems across the SENDV team.

The opportunity

• Prepare and maintain MIS marksheets to enable support staff to record student assessments.
• Provide valuable support to the SENDV team.
• Maintain and update all aspects of student personnel data in SENDV.
• Collate, analyse and interpret assessment data, including auditing data for accuracy and investigating anomalies.

The ideal candidate

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in teams.
• Has a thorough understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
• A good understanding of the SEND code of practice.

About Swavesey Village College -

Swavesey Village College was judged to be Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024. Ofsted report that ‘Swavesey Village College is a welcoming, inclusive school with high ambitions for all’, and that ‘Leaders have created a vibrant, successful school where all are welcome and all can succeed’. Moreover, they feel ‘The curriculum for personal development is exemplary’. The achievements of our students are remarkable, both academically in examination success, and across an incredibly wide range of sports, arts and other co-curricular areas.

Swavesey is a village community school located close to Cambridge with excellent transport links to Cambridge and the pretty market town of St Ives, however, we have a considerable local and national reputation for academic excellence and innovation as part of our Academy Trust - Meridian Trust.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values‑led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest‑performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high‑quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 8th September 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.