SEND Administrator

Thank you for your interest in Hopescourt School, an all-through specialist school within Bourne Education Trust, supporting children with Autism and related communication and interaction needs.

Since opening in September 2024, Hopescourt has grown into a school where learners exceed expectations. Our growth continues as we have recently moved into our new purpose-built school on Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames - a learning environment designed specifically to meet the needs of our children.

Our new building features flexible classrooms, therapy spaces and communal areas supporting independence, collaboration and wellbeing. Here, pupils will access specialist support alongside high-quality subject teaching, combining the best of mainstream and specialist education to ensure they can make excellent academic progress while developing socially and personally. At Hopescourt, we believe no child should ever have a glass ceiling placed on them. Every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, and our mission is to break down barriers and prepare them for life beyond school.

Details Job title: SEND Administrator

Location: Walton-on-Thames

Contract: Term time, permanent (38.6 weeks per year)

Salary: PS 5 £13,503 to £14,466 (FTE £28,546 to £30,581)

Hours: 20 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 12:00 (willing to be flexible with hours)

Responsible to: Headteacher

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide overall administration support related to SEND students
• Ensure student information is current and accessible in the school’s MIS system
• Administer the EHCP review process, including scheduling of annual reviews, collating and proofreading documents, arranging interim and emergency reviews and communicating effectively with stakeholders

Essential Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website. Our Culture At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How To Apply For This Role: Please click 'Quick Apply' to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

Please note: If you are viewing this vacancy on LinkedIn or another job board, clicking “Apply” will redirect you to our careers site, where you will need to complete our online application form.

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay.