Role: SEND and Access Arrangements Assistant

Hours: 26 hours per week, Term Time Only (flexible on working hours – to be discussed at interview)

Salary: Band 2 (SCP 6 – SCP 7) £25,558 - £25,951(FTE Salary) /£15,403 - £15,640 (Actual Salary)

Contract type: Permanent, Part time

Reporting to: SENCo

Start date: 20^th August 2026

About Us

This is an exciting time to be joining the Sir John Brunner Foundation. Our Multi-Academy Trust educates more than 4300 children and young people and employs over 450 professionals. Each of our four good and outstanding academies operates at the heart of their local community.

Our mission is to enhance students’ lives through the highest standards of education underpinned by our Trust values of Excellence, Belonging and Partnership.

The Multi-Academy Trust incorporates:

• The County High School, Leftwich.
• Middlewich High School.
• Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College.
• Macclesfield Academy.

The Sir John Brunner Foundation has a proud legacy of educational excellence dating back to 1557. We remain firmly focused on children, providing a first-class experience that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. In working with our communities, we create an environment where every child feels valued, safe, and supported to reach their potential.

The Foundation’s Head Office is based at the Sir John Deane’s College campus in Northwich.

Sir John Deane’s College

This role is based at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College; the country’s leading sixth form college.  It is an excellent place to work where colleagues are recognised for their hard work and supported to develop professionally. 

We foster a strong ethos of ambition and aspiration in all aspects of college life which means our students are hardworking and extremely well behaved. Our students are supported by dedicated pastoral and learning support teams who have an important role in facilitating our inclusive offer.

The College has exemplary teaching, learning and recreational facilities contained within a beautiful campus.

About the Role

The post holder will provide efficient and effective administrative support within the Inclusion department, specifically focusing on supporting the SEN and Access Arrangements team. They will provide administrative support to the SENCo within the Annual Review process and day-to-day SEND enquiries.

They will also provide support and assistance with the co-ordination, planning and submission process for Exam Access Arrangements for internal and external examinations in line with internal, exam board and JCQ regulations.

This role follows a college academic calendar and requires onsite attendance from the start of the academic year on GCSE Results Day (third Thursday in August), ending in mid‑July.

Your Responsibilities

• Please refer to the job description attached.

What we are looking for

• Achieved 5 A*-C / 9-4 at GCSE Level
• Experience of carrying out administrative tasks
• Experience of working in a role with high levels of information and complexity
• Ability to work in an organised and methodical way to deadlines
• Ability to be work well under pressure and flexibly
• Ability to work well in a supportive yet demanding department
• Skilled in IT systems and communication

Closing Date: Thursday 4^th June 2026 – 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 11^th June 2026 (AM)

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our SEND and Access Arrangements Assistant, please complete the application form today! You are strongly encouraged to get your application form submitted at the earliest opportunity, as we reserve the right to close our adverts earlier than advertised where sufficient applications have been received.

We’d love to hear from you!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant must have enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.  The school is an equal opportunities employer.