At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the administration of SEND provision and coordinate communication with families and professionals.
- Company: Ark Academy, a nurturing all-through school in Wembley Park.
- Benefits: Access to continuous professional development, training programmes, and discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to excellence and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in an inclusive school community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build positive relationships.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Ark Academy is seeking to appoint a highly organised, proactive and professional SEND Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day administration of the Inclusion and pupil support departments across both the Primary and Secondary phases of the school. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the coordination, organisation and delivery of SEND provision across our all-through setting. They will support the smooth running of SEND systems, meetings, interventions and communication with families and external professionals. This role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to build positive working relationships with pupils, families, staff and external agencies. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, compassionate and committed to making a meaningful difference within an ambitious and inclusive school community.
Benefits
- Access continuous staff development with a minimum of 10 training days and weekly in-school sessions of a high standard.
- Support for NPQML, NPQSL and Lead Practitioner courses.
- Comprehensive training programmes available for staff from ECTs to aspiring middle and senior leaders.
- Access to a range of benefits including reduced gym membership and large retail discounts.
About Us
We are an all-through school specialising in mathematics and citizenship serving children of all abilities. We are based in Wembley Park, set against the backdrop of the iconic Wembley Stadium. Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility and care for others. Our pupils enjoy both a nurturing environment and the social benefits of a small school and the range and resources of a large, well-equipped academy. We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence and the superb pastoral care our students receive along with the support we provide for the less academically able. We now want your help to enable us to go beyond outstanding and achieve ‘excellence for all’.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.
Safeguarding Statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
SEND Administrative Assistant employer: ARK
Ark Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional development and well-being of its staff, offering a minimum of 10 training days and tailored support for career progression. Located in Wembley Park, our inclusive school community fosters a nurturing environment where every pupil is known as an individual, allowing staff to focus on making a meaningful impact. With access to extensive resources, diverse perspectives, and unique benefits like reduced gym memberships and retail discounts, Ark Academy is committed to excellence for all.
