School Office and SENDO Administration Assistant

School Office and SENDCO Administration Assistant

Required from October/November 2026

Pay Grade: Grade 6, Pay Point 9 - 10

Actual salary £20,186 - £20,508

Permanent

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

About Our School

Desford Community Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of  the local community. Central to everything we do at Desford is our school rule: Be Kind  to Yourself, Others and the Environment. As a school we are committed to creating a  nurturing, ambitious, and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to  thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe strongly in promoting pupil  agency and equity, ensuring that all children feel valued, empowered, and able to  succeed through meaningful opportunities, high expectations, and an inclusive  approach to learning and personal development.

At Desford Community Primary School we are able to offer you:

● Friendly, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning

● A hardworking, supportive and dedicated staff team

● A positive working environment where wellbeing is valued

● A coaching ethos to develop practice

● A school that has strong commitment to developing its staff individually and  supports you with your continued professional development

● Supportive leadership and governors committed to school improvement

● Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community

● The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families 

In return we are looking for someone who:

Demonstrates a commitment to our school ethos of “Be kind to yourself, others  and the environment”

Promotes and models our core values of being Ready, Safe and Respectful

● Is dedicated to ensuring all children thrive through equity, inclusion, and high  expectations

● Fosters pupil agency by encouraging independence, confidence, and a love of  learning

● Builds positive and supportive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the  wider community

● Works effectively as part of a collaborative and supportive team

● Demonstrates strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

● Shows flexibility, enthusiasm, and a willingness to contribute to wider school life

● Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young  people

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 7th October 2026, with  interviews taking place during the week commencing Monday 12th October.

Application process

Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.

Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to

shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.

If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional

information, please contact the school or send an email via Eteach, where we will be

happy to help you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

Desford Community Primary School

Headteacher: Mr Colin Wilson