SEND & Transition Administrator

SAMpeople; Bury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing & support resources

EDI initiatives

25 days annual leave (28 after 5 years

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Lunch allowance for lunchtime duties

Job summary

Bury Church of England High School is seeking a dedicated administrator to support the Learning Support Department in a busy educational setting. You will help coordinate EHCP annual reviews, arrange meetings, and ensure statutory deadlines are met, alongside updating records and managing sensitive information.

You will lead on student admissions and transitions, maintain SEND records and IHCPs, and liaise with parents, schools and external agencies to support inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy administrative environment, ideally in a school.
• Ability to coordinate and manage diary- and records-based tasks.
• Confident using ICT systems including MS Office and school MIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support to the Learning Support Department.
• Coordinate EHCP annual reviews, meetings and documentation with deadlines.
• Lead on admissions and transition administration (Year 6–7, transfers, appeals).
• Maintain SEND records, IHCPs, registers and databases.
• Liaise with parents, primary schools, agencies and staff to support transitions.
• Support attendance monitoring, especially for SEND students.
• Provide admin support for Looked-After Children reviews and related docs.
• Support the wider admin team, including reception cover and welfare tasks.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

School MIS

Job description

Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a friendly, professional and enthusiastic team player, committed to providing excellent administrative support.
• Has excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues.
• Has experience of working in a busy administrative environment, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Is confident using ICT systems, including Microsoft Office, databases and school management information systems.
• Has a caring and understanding approach, with a commitment to supporting young people, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and the Christian ethos of the school.
• Is proactive, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To provide effective administrative and organisational support to the Learning Support Department.
• To coordinate the administration of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual reviews, including arranging meetings, preparing documentation and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• To lead on the administration of student admissions and transition arrangements, including Year 6 to Year 7 transition, in-year transfers and appeals.
• To maintain accurate SEND records, registers, databases and Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs).
• To liaise with parents/carers, primary schools, external agencies and school staff to support effective student transition and inclusion.
• To support the attendance team in monitoring and maintaining accurate attendance records, particularly for students with SEND.
• To provide administrative support for Looked-After Children (LAC) reviews and associated documentation.
• To support the wider school administration team, including providing reception cover, assisting with student welfare and contributing to the smooth running of the school.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
• Fantastic facilities
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing [e-mail]

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 16 th November 2026 @ 9.00am

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.

If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we would love to hear from you!

For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

Bury Church of England High School
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Bury Church of England High School
Michelle Butler
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Haslam Brow
Bury
Greater Manchester
BL9 0TS