SEND Administrator

The postholder will provide administrative support to the SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo and the school's Exam Access Arrangements Assessor. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our Study Support Faculty, supporting the delivery of high-quality provision for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

As SEND Administrator, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the department. You will coordinate and maintain SEND records, support communication with parents, external agencies and the Local Authority, manage Teaching Assistant timetables, and assist with examination access arrangements. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and committed to ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed.

The Study Support staff work tirelessly to ensure that all SEND students are supported to achieve their full potential across the curriculum. For students who are unable to access our mainstream curriculum there is a comprehensive and bespoke Nurture curriculum in place which is taught by subject specialists. Building on this further, creating a bespoke curriculum for a targeted group of students who are working significantly below their peers and have a diagnosis of Autism.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and forward-thinking team that is committed to making a genuine difference to the lives of young people.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive and personable individual who is passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will have excellent administrative and communication skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise tasks effectively and maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

You will be a strong team player who can build positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and external agencies, whilst remaining calm and professional in a busy school environment. Experience of working in an educational setting or supporting SEND provision would be advantageous, but most importantly, you will share our commitment to ensuring every student receives the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The Fernwood School

Our governors and staff are committed to continuous improvement and welcome candidates with drive and determination to work in an environment that inspires and challenges students of all abilities and backgrounds. By joining our School, we can offer you:

Professional Development & Excellence

• An ethos of ‘High Achievement with Care and Discipline for All’
• Excellent CPD Opportunities
• An Outstanding Ofsted Judgement
• A strong Progress 8 score
• Leading Edge Status

Wellbeing & Support

• Mental health and wellbeing services such as access to a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
• Healthcare schemes such as Specsavers Eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Benefits

• Incremental Pay Progression
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card

The Fernwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process, and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Any information found to be misleading or not representative of the applicant's own abilities may affect the outcome of the application.

School Visits

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to visit our school prior to submitting an application. A visit will give you the chance to experience our ethos first-hand, meet our dedicated team, and see our learning environment in action. To arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact [email removed].