SEND Admin Officer in Manchester

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills (equivalent to NVQ Level 2)

Start Date: 25th August 2026

Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SEND Admin Officer to join our fantastic team at CHS South. This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. The starting salary is £26,403 Grade 4, to start as soon as pre‑employment checks are complete.

Under the direction of the Senior Leadership team and SENDCO Lead, you will provide efficient, responsive and high‑quality administrative support to the Targeted Additional Support Team. You will work independently to manage administrative procedures, ensure compliance with school policies, and contribute positively to the wider ethos and aims of the school. This is a varied and rewarding role where your attention to detail and ability to multitask will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high‑level administrative support to the SEND department
• Maintaining accurate manual and computerised records, producing reports and statistics as required
• Drafting letters and communicating with parents and external agencies
• Collating and analysing data, ensuring adherence to deadlines
• Arranging meetings, coordinating events and taking high‑quality minutes
• Responding independently to correspondence where appropriate
• Supporting pupil welfare, including first aid and liaising with parents (training provided)
• Maintaining effective links with the main school administration team
• Managing stationery supplies and departmental resources
• Using ICT systems such as Word, Excel, databases, email and internet systems
• Supporting wider school administrative duties, including examination invigilation where appropriate

Benefits

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan – annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cycle scheme – save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes – including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union – regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options – we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card – discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card – spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an outstanding Administrator to join our Additional Support Team who will work collaboratively to ensure that the department’s administration runs efficiently and effectively. This is a varied role requiring a proactive and highly organised individual who can manage the day‑to‑day administrative operations of the SEND provision while providing excellent service to colleagues, students, parents and external agencies. You will be well organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including parents, colleagues, students and external professionals. You will have strong ICT and administrative skills, enabling you to maintain accurate records, produce reports, analyse data and meet deadlines consistently.

Legal and Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.