At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide vital admin support to help students with Special Educational Needs thrive.
- Company: Join a supportive mainstream secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a caring educational environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your admin skills.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly organised and compassionate Administration Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who is passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and wants to play a key role within a busy and dedicated inclusion team. The position is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to secure a long-term role within the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SENDCo and wider SEND team.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Coordinate and schedule Annual Reviews, SEND meetings, and parent/carer appointments.
- Assist with the administration of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and SEND documentation.
- Liaise professionally with parents, staff, external agencies, and local authorities.
- Update and manage SEND databases and monitoring systems.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, and documentation as required.
- Support the organisation of interventions and provision tracking across the school.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school, education, or SEND setting.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge of SEND processes, EHCPs, or school administration would be advantageous but is not essential.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
Administration Assistant employer: Teaching Personnel
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