SEND Administrator and Librarian

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym facilities

Free parking

Job summary

Hamp Academy, Bridgwater, is seeking a highly organised SEND Administrator and Librarian to support SEND provision and manage the school library. The role involves working with the SENCo, staff, pupils and external agencies to promote inclusion and literacy.

The post is part-time, term-time with 24 hours per week for SEND and 4 hours per week for Librarian, with 39 weeks per year for SEND and 38 weeks for the library. Applicants should have solid administrative experience and good IT skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
• Experience in an administrative role.
• Confident using a range of IT systems and software.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team, including EHCP administration and records management.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes, and manage SENCo diary.
• Coordinate library day-to-day operations and resources.

Skills

Administration experience

IT systems proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication & interpersonal

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

Arbor

Library/IT systems

Job description

About Hamp Academy

Hamp Academy is a caring, inclusive and community-focused primary school at the heart of Bridgwater. Committed to its vision of Caring, Learning and Achieving Together, the Academy provides a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Hamp Academy is dedicated to raising aspirations, improving outcomes and creating the very best opportunities for its pupils and staff.

This is a part time term time position working 24 hours per week |BTCT Points 5-6| Total actual salary: £14,552.50 per annum

This role comprises:

• SEND Administrator element: 20 hours per week

39 weeks per year (term-time + INSET days)

Actual SEND Administrator salary: £12,179.13 per annum

• Librarian element: 4 hours per week

38 weeks per year (term-time only)

Actual Librarian salary: £2,373.37 per annum

About The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and professional SEND Administrator and Librarian to join our team. This varied role combines administrative support for our SEND provision with the day-to-day management of the school library, helping to ensure that pupils receive the support, resources and opportunities they need to thrive. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCo, staff, pupils, parents and external agencies, whilst also promoting a welcoming and engaging library environment that supports literacy and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team, including EHCP administration, annual reviews, record keeping and data management.
• Organise meetings, take minutes and manage diary arrangements for the SENCo.
• Liaise with parents, carers, schools and external agencies to support pupils with SEND.
• Maintain accurate pupil information using Arbor and other school systems.
• Support the completion of SEND documentation, assessments and review processes.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the school library, ensuring it remains organised, accessible and welcoming.
• Carry out library routines including issue, return, renewal and reservation of resources, managing over-dues, shelving resources, and keeping them in good order and repair
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the inclusion, wellbeing and achievement of all pupils.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has at least 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above), including English and Maths.
• Has experience working in an administrative role.
• Is confident using a range of IT systems and software packages.
• Possesses excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Maintains professionalism, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting positive outcomes for children and young people.

Desirable

• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.

What We Offer

We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
• Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts and access to a staff wellbeing centre
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
• The opportunity to make a real difference in a caring, inclusive and community-focused junior school

Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st November 2026, at 11:59pm

Anticipated interview date: Week beginning 9th November 2026

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are 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 and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).