Administrative Support Assistant - SEN

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1HH

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week Term time, including 2 training days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Band D £25,583 - £25,989 FTE £22,238 - £22,590 pro-rated

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sir Thomas Wharton Academy for exceptional Administrative Support Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and talented professional to join and further reinforce our growing Inclusion and SEND provision team. We welcome applications from proactive and organised candidates who possess the skills to provide a high-quality administrative support service.

Sir Thomas Wharton Academy already has a strong team of professionals delivering high quality learning in and out of the classroom who work together to achieve our Academy vision ‘to deliver exceptional learning experiences that enable all young people to thrive in a competitive world and lead successful and fulfilling lives’. If you feel you would like to be a part of that team and could make a valuable contribution to driving standards and performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• be committed to Maltby Learning Trust's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers.
• be a driven, proactive, and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards.
• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour.
• be a team player and work closely with other professionals and implement effective strategies to ensure systems and processes are rigorously adhered to.
• have strong administration skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• have outstanding verbal and written communication skills and high professional standards.
• be organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
• be an excellent professional with high expectations of all staff within the team.
• have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace new ideas.
• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Sir Thomas Wharton Academy operates.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of personalised ‘Professional Learning and Development’ (PLD) at leadership level.
• an excellent induction programme with dynamic, driven and supportive staff.
• mentoring and support from an experienced team.
• the potential to work across the age and ability range.
• dedicated office space which inspires outstanding performance.
• an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi academy Trust.
• cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 access to telephone/video GP service
• cash healthcare plan.
• staff Rewards Gateway
• smart Tech

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Role Description - Administrative Support Assistant - SEN.pdf - 254 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification - Administrative Support Assistant - SEN.pdf - 75.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1166 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir Thomas Wharton Academy website
• Email address: n.winder@stwacademy.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-thomas-wharton-academy

Arranging a visit to Sir Thomas Wharton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.winder@stwacademy.com.

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