SEND Administrator

Thomas Telford School; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary competitive

Performance related pay

Staff facilities

Professional development

Fitness centre access

Job summary

Sandwell Academy seeks a SEND Administrator to support the SENCo in managing and maintaining SEND provision across the school. The role involves coordinating SEND documentation, organising meetings, and maintaining accurate pupil records with a focus on collaborative, inclusive practice.

You will liaise with admissions, other school admins, and external providers while supporting SEND research and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the SEND team with day-to-day administration and casework.
• Maintain SEND registers, records, and meeting logistics.
• Support learning assessments and share information with pupils, staff and parents.
• Coordinate SEND documentation with admissions and leavers.
• Promote and organise SEND events and coffee mornings.
• Attend meetings and take minutes; distribute papers.
• Manage SEND data input including Provision Mapping.

Job description

Closing date for applications: 26/06/2026

Position Description

SEND Administrator

• Do you want to work in a fantastic school that puts its children and inclusive practice at the heart of everything it does, making a difference to their lives every day?
• Do you want to work in a forward-thinking school with a progressive outlook on research-based practice?
• Do you want to work in a dynamic school that provides exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff?
• Do you want to work in a well-equipped school that has premier facilities and learning environments?
• Do you want to work in an ambitious school that nurtures excellent talent, and is part of a trust with many opportunities for progression?

Job Purpose

To support the SENCo to manage and maintain effective SEND provision across the school.

Accountability

You are accountable to the SENCo for all work undertaken.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day organisation, operation and provision within the SEND team.
• Maintain SEND registers, records and files including archived files, organise SEND meetings, room bookings, maintain SEND office systems and diaries and input to pupil records.
• Have up to date knowledge and skills relating to access arrangements in school.
• Under the guidance and direction of the SENCo, support the completion of learning assessments for pupils and sharing of information with pupils/staff/home, and access arrangements for pupils.
• Liaise with other School administrators with regard to School admissions/leavers, updating documentation, preparing new files, handing on files to other educational providers all on a regular basis.
• Liaise with Primary Schools and Colleges with regard to SEND during transition periods.
• To support the facilitation of Coffee Morning, including sending invitations and monitoring attendance.
• Write and distribute letters for SEND meetings. Collate, copy and distribute SEND paperwork for meetings. Attend and take minutes of meetings. Providing typed minutes of meetings for proof reading.
• As directed by the SENCo, undertake SEND research and gather information to assist in the informed decision making of the wider team. Provide analysis and evaluation of SEND data/information in the most appropriate format and produce reports/information using appropriate software.
• Undertake accurate SEND data-inputting including Provision Mapping
• Maintain a working knowledge of pertinent legislation relating to the administration function with regard to SEND in school.
• Allocate work to other SEND team colleagues as appropriate.
• Within an agreed system of supervision, manage small projects in relation to SEND
• Assist with promotion and marketing activities of SEND in school including maintaining notice and display boards and up to date information contained on the Academy website.
• When required, deputise for more senior SEND staff at nominated meetings.
• To undertake any additional tasks commensurate with pay grade specific to the role of Administration Officer to SEND.

Sandwell Academy could be for you

Sandwell Academy is one of the top performing schools in the region. Every year over a thousand students apply to join the Academy in Year 7, while year on year our sixth form is heavily oversubscribed. We place a real emphasis on developing the whole child, with outstanding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities providing a broad experience for our students.

We are an Academy where the culture of celebrating success in all its forms is at the heart of what we do. Giving the best possible education to our students is our core purpose, and developing our highly talented staff is the way that we do this.

At Sandwell Academy we value colleagues at every stage of their career. If you are entering the world of education for the first time we will provide support that puts your needs first; to more experienced staff we provide the conditions for you to flourish and to take charge of your own professional development.

Due to continued refinement of our provision, we are now seeking a SEND Administrator to join our team from September 2026.

The Inclusion Department

We have a thriving and progressive Inclusion department which includes a wide range of practitioners: the SENCo, assistant SENCo, learning support assistants, specialist mentors and counsellors. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of advances in SEND, and we’re looking to grow our team with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving the educational experiences of those with additional needs.

We are continuously improving our provisions, and we make engagement with parents and carers our priority. We are seeking a dynamic individual who can support us in our journey to excellence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salaries are competitive
• Successful candidates are eligible for performance related pay linked to Academy policy in addition to their salary.
• Staff enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities, with a calm positive and respectful environment.
• Up to 10 days per year are allocated for professional development.
• A modern fitness centre is available for staff use free of charge.

Closing date: Friday 26 June 2026

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check and two employment references.