About this Role
Location: Hillside Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours, Term time plus (39weeks)
Salary: ALT Grade D £22,456.02 - £22,989.50 Annually Actual
Weare looking for a SENDCo Admin Assistant to join Hillside Primary School &Nursery in Ipswich, a caring and inclusive primary school where every child isvalued and encouraged to achieve their best. This is an important role at thecentre of school life, providing efficient administrative support that helpscolleagues, pupils and families feel informed, supported and connected. We areseeking someone who combines strong organisational skills with attention todetail, confidence using ICT systems and a warm, professional approach tocommunication. Working closely with staff across the school, the successfulcandidate will help ensure key processes run smoothly while contributing to apositive experience for our whole community.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality administrative support, including correspondence, data management, reporting and maintaining records.
- Act as a key point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and external agencies, delivering a professional reception service.
- Support attendance, pupil welfare and safeguarding processes, including first-day calling and visitor compliance checks.
- Assist with SEND, recruitment, finance and operational administration as required by the school.
- Help coordinate meetings, events, communications and wider school activities.
Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS
Contact
If you would like aninformal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact CherylRatcliffe, Office Manager, at: [email protected]
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right tointerview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, allnew employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching andsupport staff) will be subject to a 4 months' probation period at the start oftheir employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with ourculture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and supportmechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all,including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexibleworking will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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SENDCo Admin Assistant at Hillside Primary School in Ipswich employer: Hillside Primary School
Hillside Primary School in Ipswich is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. With a strong commitment to community engagement and student welfare, employees benefit from a collaborative culture, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families. The school’s focus on safeguarding and SEND ensures that all staff are valued and equipped to succeed in their roles.
