SEN Administration Assistant
Horbury Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5HE16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
4 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 INSET days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Band D, £22,401 to £22,757 per annum (actual salary)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Horbury Academy is seeking to appoint a proficient, highly organised, and enthusiastic SEN Administration Assistant to join our dedicated SEND department. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent administrative and communication skills to play a key role in supporting the SENDCo and wider SEND team, helping to ensure that pupils receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.
The successful candidate will provide a high-quality and comprehensive administrative service to the SEND department, supporting the effective delivery of provision for pupils with special educational needs. Working closely with the SENDCo, Learning Mentors, teaching staff and external agencies, they will contribute to the development and implementation of efficient systems and processes that support the smooth running of the department.
Key responsibilities will include acting as the first point of contact for the SEND team, managing enquiries and correspondence, preparing support plans, and producing minutes and reports, ensuring all records are kept up to date and compliant with statutory and data protection requirements. The postholder will also be responsible for inputting, retrieving, and analysing SEND information through school systems, supporting the monitoring of pupil progress and provision.
The role requires a highly organised individual who can prioritise workloads effectively, work collaboratively with colleagues across the Academy, and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality.
Contract: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 2 INSET days.
The successful candidate will be:
Qualified to GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
In possession of a recognised ICT and Typing qualification
Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and computerised management systems
An excellent organiser with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively
A confident and professional communicator, with strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, managers, and external stakeholders
What the school offers its staff
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care, and education of young people.
Place Partnership was formed in September 2026 following the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership, we are dedicated to providing high-quality education, which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities, and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:
Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
Technology scheme via SmartTech*
Access to an extensive discounts platform via ‘Place Plus’
Access to an industry-leading employee assistance programme (EAP)
24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through corporate paid healthcare cash plans
Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through corporate paid healthcare cash plans
Cycle-to-work scheme*
Free, on-site parking at every site
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
* restrictions apply
For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.
Further information about the job
Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact hr@placepartnership.com.
Application forms are available from our vacancies website.
Completed application forms to be returned to hr@placepartnership.com
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday, 20 November 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 23 November 2026.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and checks of the relevant barred list/prohibition lists.
Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.
Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Horbury Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1070 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Horbury Academy website
- Email address
- hr@placepartnership.com
Horbury Academy is a co‑educational 11–16 school at the heart of the Horbury community, educating almost 1,100 young people. As a proud member of Place Partnership, we work closely with our partner schools to deliver exceptional teaching, strong pastoral support and a shared commitment to raising aspirations across the Wakefield district and beyond.
Our academy is a lively, forward‑thinking environment where pupils are encouraged to aim high, work hard and discover their potential. Learning sits at the centre of everything we do, supported by a curriculum designed to build deep knowledge, curiosity and confidence. Pupils are extremely valued at Horbury, and all staff are driven to ensure that they achieve during their time in the academy. High classroom standards and expectations underpin this.
Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a rich programme of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities that broaden horizons and nurture personal growth.
We believe every young person has unique strengths, and we are dedicated to helping them flourish. High expectations underpin our culture — from attendance and punctuality to conduct, effort and engagement. By focusing on the small things that matter, we create a calm, purposeful atmosphere where students can thrive academically and personally. Our approach is shaped by the Key Character Virtues: Ambition, Compassion, Courage, Open‑Mindedness, Resilience and Duty.
Horbury Academy is known for its warm, respectful relationships and strong sense of community. Pupils are encouraged to take pride in themselves, their academy and the wider world. Their determination, enthusiasm and willingness to contribute makes the academy a truly unique place.
It is an absolute privilege to lead Horbury Academy and to work alongside our dedicated staff, supportive families and remarkable pupils. I hope our website gives you a clear sense of our values and our vision. If you would like to learn more, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit.
Arranging a visit to Horbury Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@placepartnership.com.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Inclusion Officer (Alternative Provision)
Sir Thomas Wharton Academy
Tait Avenue, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN12 1HH
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Wakefield and West Yorkshire