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
Provisional Start Date: September 2026
Do you have excellent administrative skills and a keen interest in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
Kingsmead 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.
About you:
You will:
- 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.
About Kingsmead Academy:
Kingsmead School is a rural mixed ability Academy with a fully comprehensive intake situated near the Devon/Somerset border, close to the Brendon Hills and Exmoor. It is a magnificent area in which to live and work. Not only is there the tranquillity and beauty of the countryside but there is the rapidly growing county town of Taunton nearby and easy access (20 minutes) to the M5 for connections to the rest of the country.
The school lies in the small town of Wiveliscombe. It caters for the age range 11-16 and has 884 students and just over 100 staff. Our latest Ofsted Report, in June 2022, gave an overall judgement that Kingsmead “requires improvement”. Mr J Eddy, Headteacher, joined Kingsmead in January 2023. He is determined to improve education at Kingsmead for our superb body of students.
The core values of Kingsmead are Care, Aspiration, Respect and Determination which drive our strong positive ethos and offering amenities for the whole school community. We have high expectations and expect staff to support our caring, student-centred ethos to set high standards for our students. We hope staff will contribute to and lead some of the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities we offer.
Why work at CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
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!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 13 July 2026 @11.59pm
• Short-listing: 14 July 2026
• Interviews: 17 July 2026
We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.
