SEND & Transition Administrator

Bury Church of England High School; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI commitment

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance program

Discounts via UK Healthcare

Excellent facilities

Lunch allowance

Job summary

Bury Church of England High School is seeking a dedicated SEND & Transition Administrator to join our Learning Support Department. You will coordinate EHCP annual reviews, manage admissions and Year 6-7 transitions, and maintain SEND records with accuracy and care.

The role requires strong ICT skills, excellent organisation and a collaborative approach to support students, families and staff within a safeguarding-focused Christian ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support in a busy setting.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students, families and staff.
• Proficient with ICT systems, MS Office, databases and MIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin and organisational support to Learning Support.
• Coordinate annual reviews for EHCPs and ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead admissions and Year 6-7 transition admin and transfers.
• Maintain SEND records, IHCPs and attendance data.
• Liaise with parents, schools, agencies and staff for transition.
• Support attendance monitoring for SEND students.
• Provide admin support for LAC reviews and docs.
• Assist reception and contribute to overall school admin.

Skills

Team player

Excellent organisation

Strong communication

Experience in admin

ICT proficiency

SEND support experience

Professionalism

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

School MIS

Job description

ADVERT

SEND & TRANSITION ADMINISTRATOR

GRADE D SCP 6-11 (£26,847 - £29,071)

ACTUAL SALARY £22,654.45 – £24,531)

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS

PERMENANT

REQUIRED ASAP

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:

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

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

1. To provide effective administrative and organisational support to the Learning Support Department.
2. To coordinate the administration of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual reviews, including arranging meetings, preparing documentation and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
3. To lead on the administration of student admissions and transition arrangements, including Year 6 to Year 7 transition, in-year transfers and appeals.
4. To maintain accurate SEND records, registers, databases and Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs).
5. To liaise with parents/carers, primary schools, external agencies and school staff to support effective student transition and inclusion.
6. To support the attendance team in monitoring and maintaining accurate attendance records, particularly for students with SEND.
7. To provide administrative support for Looked-After Children (LAC) reviews and associated documentation.
8. 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:

1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
2. 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
3. Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
4. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
5. Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.
6. A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
7. 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
8. Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare
9. Fantastic facilities
10. A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th November 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

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.

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