Location: Taunton, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, Term Time
Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Job Title: Senior Administration Assistant (SEND)
Actual Annual Salary: £25,979 - £28,006 Based on hours and weeks worked.
Full Time Equivalent Salary: £28,859 - £31,111 (CLF Grade C) Based on 37 hours per week, All year round.
Contract Type: Permanent / 37 hours per week / Term Time Only + INSET days + 2 weeks
Do you have excellent administrative skills and a keen interest in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Our Client's Academy is seeking a Senior Administration Assistant to join its supportive and busy team. This role is a key part of the administration function, with a specific focus on supporting the SENDCo and the SEND department.
You will provide comprehensive administrative support, including maintaining accurate SEND records and databases, coordinating EHCP applications and annual reviews, preparing documentation for meetings, and liaising with parents, staff, the Local Authority, and external professionals. The role also involves monitoring statutory deadlines to ensure compliance with SEND legislation, supporting the management of SEND resources and budget tracking, producing reports and analysing data relating to SEND provision and pupil outcomes, coordinating intervention timetables, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements at all times.
You will need:
Hold a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification in Business Administration (or equivalent experience).
Have substantial administrative experience, ideally within an education or SEND environment.
Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Possess strong communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with parents, staff, external professionals and the Local Authority.
Have excellent ICT skills, including experience of managing databases and producing reports.
Show a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when maintaining sensitive records.
Be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
Demonstrate professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Be committed to inclusive practice and supporting positive outcomes for students with SEND.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Generous annual leave.
A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
For informal discussions about the role/to find out more, please email
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Senior Administration Assistant (SEND) - £25,979 - £28,006 • Taunton, Somerset, England
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