SEND Administrator at Talbot Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a SEND Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the SEND team at Talbot Primary School. This role requires knowledge of Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The successful candidate will contribute to the organization and operation within the SEND area, ensuring effective support for students with special educational needs. Excellent training and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme eligibility

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience in office work related to SEND administration.
• Confident and organized with strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidentiality with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the SEND team.
• Assist in the day-to-day organization of the SEND area.
• Manage communication and documentation efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Good telephone manner

Accurate written communication skills

Multi-tasking and prioritizing

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Role: SEND Administrator

School: Talbot Primary School

Hours: 20 hours, term time plus INSET days, permanent. Working times to be agreed with successful candidate.

Salary: Poole Grade C. SCP 3 to 4 £24,796 to £25,185 FTE, £11,477.21 to £11,657.27 PRO RATA

Closing date: Monday 13 October 2025 at midday

Interview date: To be confirmed

Start date: Early November 2025, as soon as pre-employment checks completed.

Visits to the school prior to interview are strongly encouraged; please contact the school on 01202 513981 to arrange a school visit.

Job/person summary: We are looking to recruit a SEND Administrator to provide essential admin support to our SEND team. The successful candidate will assist in the day to day organisation, operation and provision within the SEND area. Training to support you in your role is offered. The successful candidate will be confident, organised and have excellent communication skills. The post requires a high degree of interpersonal, organisation, communication and administrative skills (including initiative, flexibility, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality and a professional approach).

What the successful applicant will have

• knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office programs with relevant experience of office work
• good telephone manner
• accurate written communication skills
• be able to multi-task, prioritise and work under pressure
• ability to work as part of a team

Desirable skills

• experience of working in a school setting
• knowledge of Special Educational Needs processes
• experience in using Bromcom

About Talbot Primary and Hamwic Education Trust

Talbot Primary is an ambitious, friendly and happy school for children aged 4 to 11 years. We were graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (January 2022). Wellbeing is at the heart of our leadership, and we strive for excellence in all we do and a healthy work/life balance. Our school is the heart of its community; our vision of Talbot being a place ‘where children thrive and achieve’, is embedded in all that we do for our pupils and the wider community. We are a 3 form community primary school for Reception to Year 6, located on the South Coast with extensive playing fields and grounds, including a swimming pool, Forest School and a productive garden. The Hamwic Education Trust (HET) is a large, fast paced trust with 37 academies across the South Coast, linked to six community-based partnerships, including 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

What we offer includes: excellent CPD opportunities, induction with mentor support, Local Government Pension Scheme eligibility, generous holidays, eye tests and glasses support for VDU users, access to wellbeing resources, and confidential counselling. We encourage engagement across Trust schools to gain experience and skills.

Application procedure

If you wish to apply, view the job description and complete the application form at www.hamwic.org and return to Mrs H Triplow, HR Officer, at [e-mail].

Safeguarding

All schools within the Hamwic Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.