SEND Administrator

Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Co-op member discounts

Staff professional development

Job summary

Co-op Academy Walkden in Worsley, Boothstown and Walkden is seeking a dedicated SEND Administrator to support the SEND Team and ensure smooth day-to-day provision through efficient administration and clear communication. The academy serves around 1,500 pupils aged 11–16 and is easily commutable from the North West. Salary is £23,278–£24,817 (cost of living increase pending).

Contract: Permanent. Hours: 36 per week, Term Time Only + 5 days. Start date: ASAP; Closing date: 05.11.2026.

Job description

Your Role

Help students map their future!

At Co-op Academy Walkden, we are looking to appoint a hard working and conscientious individual who can build on our current support and ambitious vision for the future as the Academy's SEND Administrator. As a key member of the SEND Team, this role supports the smooth day-to-day operation of SEND provision through efficient administration and effective communication.

Why us?

Our academy serves the local communities of Worsley, Boothstown and Walkden and provides places for 1500 pupils aged 11-16. We are easily commutable from all areas of the North West. We have a dedicated team of staff who build and share positive relationships and a caring culture with our wonderful students. This was highlighted in our recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023), where we were graded 'Good' in all areas.

All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours.

Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed - we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time.

Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners.

Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over the world; it is important that we treat each other with respect and accept that others may be different from ourselves. We should all of us have equal chances to succeed.

Equity: We want to look for the best in each other. Rewarding others fairly to encourage all types of achievement.

Democracy: We will contribute our ideas to make the academy a success.

Solidarity: We can achieve more by working together, rather than as individuals.

Our Values

Being part of the Co-operative Group, we are both guided and driven by the Co-op values which are embedded in everything that we do within our Academy - We strive to demonstrate the following ethical values in everything we do - they are our 'Ways of Being'

Succeed together

Do what matters most

Be yourself, always

Show you care

So, if you believe in our values, we would love to hear from you!

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success:

Benefits include:

Our employee benefits package includes:

1. working with brilliant students who want to achieve well and aim high
2. state of the art facilities
3. national terms and conditions and a wide range of additional benefits provided by the Co-op Academies Trust and its sponsor, The Co-op
4. high quality professional development programme provided by the Co-op Academies Trust and the support of many local Trust academies
5. a fantastic employee benefits package that includes discount on various Co-op branded products, gym and leisure discounts, cycle to work scheme, discounted driving lessons and many more! Staff encouraged to be Co-op members and therefore receive generous discounts on all Co-op products
6. a strong Well-Being group have been instrumental in the Academy achieving Investors In People Gold Status
7. secure on site parking
8. You'll get being a Co-op member, you'll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
9. Co-operative flexible benefits
10. Discounted gym membership and leisure activities
11. Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
12. Co-op Funeralcare benefit
13. Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

About the Role

Salary Band: 2B SCP 8 - 12

Actual salary £23,278 - £24,817 (cost of living increase pending)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36 per week, TTO + 5 days

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 05.11.2026

For further information please email: [e-mail]

For more information about the Trust and other vacancies please visit our website www.coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust is an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

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

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.