SEND Administrator

Ormiston Venture Academy; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Venture Academy is seeking a practical, personable administrative assistant to support the SEND department. You will promote communication with families, help organise daily tasks, and liaise with staff to ensure accuracy.

A good understanding of SEND and IT skills are essential. The role is a maternity cover with working hours from 8.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, offering the chance to contribute to a collaborative school community while developing professionally through CPD

Qualifications

• Good understanding of SEND in schools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Comfortable switching between paper-based and IT tasks.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy including copyright rules.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective running of the SEND department and related admin.
• Create a welcoming environment and promote effective communication with school and parents.
• Assist day-to-day organisation within the school.
• Liaise with staff across the academy to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Liaison with staff

Time management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

The successful candidate will support the effective and efficient running of SEND department and all aspects of the administration related to it. You will be responsible for: creating a warm and welcoming environment, promoting and supporting effective communication with school and parents, supporting effective day to day organisation within the school. The successful candidate would need a good understanding of SEND in schools, working and communicating with parents and services.

This is a maternity cover role, working hours are 8.00am - 15.00pm Monday - Friday.

This role would suit someone practical, personable and comfortable switching between paper-based and IT-based tasks without missing a beat. You'll need a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, a keen eye for detail (copyright rules included!), and the confidence to liaise with staff across the academy to get things exactly right.

Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy (Ofsted March 2025) where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued. We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our team to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through our commitment to personalised CPD, participation on programs through our Ignite Training offer and in partnerships beyond Venture.

Our students demonstrate a love of learning and our community is built on a sense of respect and partnership for one another.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Venture Academy and requires you to be enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.