SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR – SEND ASSISTANT MANAGER

The Streetly Academy; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Onsite parking

Chromebook issued to staff

Training opportunities

Gym access

Job summary

The Streetly Academy in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an experienced administrator to manage complex systems, including SEND coordination and financial administration, while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

You will support EHCP processes, liaise with Local Authorities, parents and staff, manage budgets and forecasts, and provide high quality operational support to the SEND team.

Qualifications

• Significant administrative experience.
• Experience of financial administration, budget monitoring or forecasting.
• Excellent ICT skills and confidence with detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate EHCP Annual Reviews and ensure timely documentation.
• Maintain SEND records and student information accurately.
• Support EHCP consultations and communication with Local Authorities.
• Oversee SEND funding records and monitor income and expenditure.
• Assist with SEND budget preparation and funding forecasts.
• Coordinate key departmental processes and ensure QA of SEND documentation.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, staff and external agencies.
• Provide high quality operational support to the SENDCo and team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Financial administration

Budget monitoring

Data management

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Relationship building

Tools

Budgeting software

ICT systems

Job description

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, confident with financial information and able to manage a varied and demanding workload. The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise professionally with parents, staff, external professionals and Local Authorities.

The role would suit an experienced administrator, finance officer, school business support professional or someone with experience of managing complex systems and statutory processes.

The Academy offers a unique blend of tradition and future, seeking the highest standards of behaviour and appearance, whilst maintaining an emphasis on harnessing technologies, and exploring every avenue in improving teaching, learning, and assessment.

We are proud of our sport specialism, and make every effort to ensure all students are given the opportunity to develop and progress, in terms of health and leadership, via the avenue of PE and Sport. This links closely to our PRIDE values, which are based on the Olympic and Para Olympics values.

Responsibilities

• coordinate the administration of EHCP Annual Reviews and ensure documentation is completed within required timescales;
• maintain accurate SEND records, systems and student information;
• support the coordination of EHCP consultations, transitions and communication with Local Authorities;
• oversee SEND funding records and work closely with the SENDCo and Finance Manager to monitor income, expenditure and financial commitments;
• support the preparation and updating of SEND budget and funding forecasts;
• identify and follow up funding discrepancies, missing payments and outstanding information;
• coordinate key departmental processes, including Student Support Plans and provision records;
• support the quality assurance of SEND documentation;
• communicate sensitively and professionally with students, parents, staff and external agencies;
• provide high quality operational and administrative support to the SENDCo and wider SEND team.

Requirements

• significant administrative experience;
• experience of financial administration, budget monitoring or forecasting;
• excellent ICT skills and confidence in managing detailed records and data;
• the ability to prioritise competing deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure;
• sound judgement and the ability to recognise when matters need to be escalated;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• the ability to build positive professional relationships;
• discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information;
• a commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for students with SEND.

Benefits

• A considerate employer with regard for your well-being and family priorities
• A health care plan to cover some of the costs of keeping you well such as dental, physio and eye care, with the addition of counselling and fast track to consultant appointments should you be carrying the worry of a health scare
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Every member of staff and student is equipped with a Chromebook device to aid innovative teaching and reduce workload
• Students that are helpful, with good manners and take pride in their appearance
• A wide variety of clubs, trips, events and opportunities
• Free onsite parking and access to our onsite gym and padel tennis courts.
• Access to appropriate training

Last date for receipt of completed applications: midnight on Thursday 8th October 2026. Interviews to be held week commencing 12 October 2026

The Streetly Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are each subject to an Enhanced DBS check and prohibition from teaching check.