SEND Administrator

Philip Southcote School; Elmbridge; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Training & development

Wellbeing support

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Hopescourt School in Walton-on-Thames is recruiting a SEND Administrator for term-time, permanent 38.6 weeks per year. The role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 to 12:00 with potential flexibility. Benefits include LGPS pension, training, wellbeing support, and free parking at the new site.

You will provide admin support for SEND students, keep MIS data up to date, and coordinate EHCP reviews with stakeholders, ensuring safeguarding compliance throughout.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding awareness and commitment to protecting children.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administration support related to SEND students.
• Ensure student information is current and accessible in the MIS system.
• Administer the EHCP review process, including scheduling annual reviews and communicating with stakeholders.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.

Thank you for your interest in Hopescourt School, an all-through specialist school within Bourne Education Trust, supporting children with Autism and related communication and interaction needs.

Since opening in September 2024, Hopescourt has grown into a school where learners exceed expectations. Our growth continues as we haverecently moved into our new purpose-built school on Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames - a learning environment designed specifically to meet the needs of our children.

Our new building features flexible classrooms, therapy spaces and communal areas supporting independence, collaboration and wellbeing. Here, pupils will access specialist support alongside high-quality subject teaching, combining the best of mainstream and specialist education to ensure they can make excellent academic progress while developing socially and personally. At Hopescourt, we believe no child should ever have a glass ceiling placed on them. Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our mission is to break down barriers and prepare them for life beyond school.

Details

Job title: SEND Administrator

Location: Walton-on-Thames

Contract: Termtime, permanent(38.6 weeks per year)

Hours:20 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 12:00 (willing to be flexible with hours)

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide overall administration support related to SEND students
• Ensure student information is current and accessible in the school’s MIS system
• Administer the EHCP review process, including scheduling of annual reviews, collating and proofreading documents, arranging interim and emergency reviews and communicating effectively with stakeholders

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

The closing date for this vacancy is the 28th October 2026. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements will be offered an interview.