Admin Officer (SEND)
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 5 January 2026
Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 per annum (dependant on experience)
Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

A dedicated SEND Admin Officer is required to support a specialist provision, ensuring the smooth and effective running of all administrative functions. This role is ideal for an organised and proactive professional who enjoys working in a supportive environment and is committed to contributing to positive outcomes for children and young people.

This position involves working closely with senior leaders and wider teams, delivering high-quality administrative support and ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently. You will play a central role in maintaining a welcoming, professional front-of-house environment and supporting the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils through consistent and reliable administrative practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide responsive, high-quality administrative support, collaborating with staff and families to promote pupil wellbeing.

• Lead and support the office team, coordinating routines and daily workflow to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Oversee the reception area, ensuring all visitors are welcomed professionally.

• Support pupil welfare through first aid assistance and effective communication with parents and staff.

• Manage clerical and organisational tasks to support events, activities, and wider operations.

• Coordinate the external invigilator database and assist with cover arrangements.

• Oversee the administration of pupil admissions and ensure a smooth, welcoming process for new families.

• Maintain accurate manual and computerised records, preparing reports and data as required.

• Handle general enquiries, sign in visitors, and manage correspondence professionally.

• Organise meetings, take accurate notes, and ensure all details are managed effectively.

• Support lettings administration, maintain display areas, and contribute to a positive, vibrant environment.

• Operate ICT systems confidently and manage supplies securely.

• Uphold confidentiality and accuracy across all administrative tasks.

• Promote safeguarding, equality, data protection, and health and safety policies.

• Participate in meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.

About You

The ideal candidate will be approachable, reliable, and motivated, with a genuine commitment to supporting children and families through strong administrative practice.

We're looking for:

• Experience within an administrative support role, ideally in education or a similar setting.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Accuracy, numeracy, and attention to detail.

• Confidence in leading, supporting, and motivating colleagues.

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.

• Initiative and proactive problem-solving.

• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

• Competence in Microsoft Office and confidence learning new systems.

• Professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

• Flexibility and a positive attitude toward continuous improvement.

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and professional standards.

• Willingness to complete all pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

What You Can Expect

• A supportive, inclusive working environment focused on wellbeing.

• Access to a confidential employee assistance programme.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• A positive work-life balance supported by caring leadership.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialist setting.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV via this advert.
For further information, you may contact Josh at Simply Education:

Email:
Phone: 0161 413 7929
WhatsApp: 07506 705017

All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.