SEND Administrator

Chipping Sodbury School; West of England; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Chipping Sodbury School is seeking a SEND Administrator to support the SENDCo and SEND department with administrative, organisational and compliance tasks. The role ensures statutory responsibilities are met and SEND processes run smoothly in a term-time, 20 hours per week capacity.

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, a solid knowledge of SEND regulations and a collaborative approach to work with a dedicated school team.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative skills.
• Strong knowledge of SEND regulations and guidance.
• Willingness to collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative, organisational and compliance-focused support to the SENDCo and SEND department.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities are met and SEND systems are well maintained.
• Coordinate SEND provision across the school and maintain professional communication.

Skills

Administrative skills

SEND regulations knowledge

Job description

SEND Administrator

20 hours per week, term time only

Chipping Sodbury School is looking to appoint a SEND Administrator to assist in our mission to ensure every member of our community is aspirational about their potential and they are supported in becoming the best they can be.

The postholder will provide high quality administrative, organisational and compliance-focused support to the SENDCo and the SEND department. The role ensures statutory responsibilities are met, SEND systems are well-maintained, communication is professional and timely, and the coordination of SEND provision operates effectively across the school.. The successful candidate will have excellent administrative skills, a strong knowledge of SEND regulations and guidance, and a willingness to collaborate with the passionate team they will be joining.

Why work for us?

• Internal career opportunities
• Personalised professional development and training
• Employee assistance programme, including a virtual GP service
• Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance
• Automatic enrolment to the local government pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Recognition of local government service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Will writing service
• Free flu vaccinations and support with eye tests and glasses

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th November 2026 at 9.00am. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd November 2026.

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check along with standard pre-employment safeguarding checks. As the role includes working with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your interview.

We are a flexible working employer, and we are willing to make any reasonable adjustments you require during your interview so please ask us.