SEND Administrator

SEND Administrator Start date : September 2026 Salary: Local Government pay scale 4 From the range points 6-7 (£25,989 -£26,403 FTE) (£22,479 - £22,838 Pro-rota actual) Working weeks: 39.4 weeks per year (Term time plus 1 week to be taking during school closure periods, plus 2 inset days.) Working hours: 37 hours per week Working pattern: 5 days. Mon - Thur 08.00 -16.00, Fri - 08.00 -15.30 We are seeking a committed, enthusiastic SEND Administrator to keep our SEND department running like clockwork. In this role, you will support the SEND department with daily communications and maintain precise data input across school systems. You will also provide crucial EHCP admin support, including coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and distributing reports, while assisting the SENDCo and Exams Officer with Exam Access Arrangements. You will serve as a central point of contact for the department. We are looking for a dedicated person with a strong admin background; experience working with pupils with SEND is an advantage. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong organisational abilities and attention to detail to maintain accurate records. You should be able to work independently and use your own initiative, while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team. You should be committed to promoting inclusion, and have high aspirations for all pupils. Chase High School is a mixed, mainstream secondary school located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. It educates more than 1,300 pupils aged 11-18 from over 40 countries. Chase High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as other checks aligned with the Safer Recruitment process. Chase High School is an academy that forms part of the Discovery Educational Trust We welcome visits to our school from applicants who are interested in working with us. Please contact us at recruitment@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk to arrange a visit. Trust benefits: Focus on continuing professional development, Pension Scheme, Bike2Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme via MediCash, Access to staff discounts and Mental First Aiders Closing date: Thursday 09 July 2026 Interviews date: Week commencing Monday 13 July 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful applicant. For further information on this advert, please contact recruitment@discoveryeducationaltrust.co.uk