SEND Administrative Assistant - South Site

SEND Administrative Assistant South Site (Middleton) Permanent - starting as soon as possible Scale Point: 3-6 FTE: £24,796 - £25,185 (Actual Salary £21,300 - £21,634) Term Time Only +5 days Are you a highly organised professional with a heart for supporting inclusive education? We are seeking a dedicated SEND School Administrator to join our vibrant team and serve as a vital link between our staff, families, and external partners. In this role, your administrative expertise will directly contribute to a nurturing environment where every student, regardless of their individual needs, is empowered to thrive. If you are a compassionate communicator who excels in a fast-paced setting and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Springwell Leeds Academy is part of the Wellspring Academy Trust and is a city-wide Special School, based on three sites across Leeds. This exciting opportunity is available for those looking for a fresh challenge in an inspiring learning environment where we provide high quality education for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The post will suit candidates who have the commitment, passion and resilience to make a difference to our pupils by providing high quality admin support to our Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO) working as part of an admin team on site, and as part of a wider SEN admin team. Collaborative working and good initiative are key. The successful candidate will carry out a variety of administrative and clerical support duties related to special educational needs and the school’s statutory obligations in this area in support of the SENCO at the South site. It will include working with school staff as well as parents/carers and other local agencies and will mean careful handling of sensitive and confidential information. If you would like to discuss or find out more about this post, please contact Ashley Knapton-Smith (a.knapton-smith@springwellacademyleeds.org) Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post. We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that yo