We are seeking to appoint a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Administrator to join our team.  The position is a vital role, you will work closely with our SENDCo and her department to ensure the smooth running of the administration relating to student annual reviews, learning plans along with other routine correspondence.  The role is fast paced and varied, tasks are often time sensitive so you will need to be able to juggle an evolving workload, prioritise tasks and have the ability to work both within a team and independently.  We are seeking someone with previous administration/office experience with a keen eye for detail, along with excellent communication and ICT skills.

In return, the successful candidate will benefit from:

• Free on-site car park
• New for 2025 a two-week Autumn half term
• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Enrolment in and generous contribution to one of the UK’s largest public sector pension schemes; LGPS
• Eligible for reduced rate membership at NFDC leisure centres
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance programme offering advice on a range of areas including well-being, housing and financial matters
• Free eye sight test every 2 years
• Professional development opportunities for all staff
• Affordable on-site canteen

Before applying, please read the attached information pack for further information, including the principal duties and the person specification.

The post is for a total of 37 hours per week, 8.30-4.30 Monday to Thursday and 8.30-4.00 on Fridays which includes a 30 minute unpaid daily break.  Hours can be discussed and agreed during the interview process as there is some flexibility.  You will receive your salary in 12 equal payments.  The post is for 38 working weeks per year (term time only), but you will be paid for 43.60 weeks of the year to include holiday pay. 

References will be usually taken up prior to interview; if you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.  You will be required to provide appropriate evidence of identity and qualifications to support other pre-employment checks which will be undertaken on the successful candidate for this role, including:  your right to work in the UK, a confidential health declaration,  an online search of your name in line with government guidance on Keeping Children Safe in Education, and a DBS application. 

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.  

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Priestlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 and you will be required to declare whether you have any criminal convictions. Priestlands School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.