SEN Administrator
Kings Sutton Primary Academy, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 3RT17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week term time + 3 weeks (9.15am - 2.45pm (30 minutes for lunch) - days to be agreed)
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £16393 - £18039
What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential qualifications and experience
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent qualifications or demonstrable equivalent skills.
Experience of administrative work involving accurate record keeping, document preparation and management of deadlines.
Experience of handling confidential information responsibly and working professionally with a range of people.
Essential skills and knowledge Confident use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic filing systems, wit the ability to learn school systems and online portals.
Strong literacy, numeracy, proofreading and data-entry skills, with close attention to detail and the ability to check information for accuracy.
Ability to organise meetings, prepare papers, record clear notes and follow up agreed administrative actions.
Ability to prioritise a varied workload, work independently within agreed responsibilities and seek guidance when priorities or instructions are unclear.
Clear, respectful communication with families and professionals, including sensitivity to different needs and circumstances.
Understanding of confidentiality, secure information handling and the importance of safeguarding children.
Personal qualities
A warm, approachable and professional manner, with patience, empathy and a commitment to inclusive practice.
Resilience and adaptability, maintaining a calm, professional and solution-focused approach when managing competing priorities or challenging situations, and recognising when to seek support or escalate concerns.
Demonstrates resilience and adaptability, maintaining a calm, professional and solution-focused approach when managing competing priorities or challenging situations, and recognising when to seek support or escalate concerns.
A reliable and organised approach, willingness to learn, and the ability to work constructively with colleagues and respond positively to feedback.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, the Trust’s values and supporting positive relationships between school and home
Desirable experience and knowledge
Experience of school administration or supporting a SENCO, SEND team or specialist provision.
Familiarity with EHCP review administration, SEND records and liaison with parents or outside agencies.
Use of Arbor, Edukey, local authority SEND portals or comparable systems; experience of attendance reporting or school purchasing processes.
Experience of parent communication platforms, promotional materials, school events or first aid training
What the school offers its staff
• A passion for inclusion
• A dedicated professional development programme
• A voice in developing yourself professionally
• Pupils come to school happy
• Leaders and staff support every pupil to reach their full potential
• Staff benefit from regular training to develop their expertise
• We have a fantastic staff team and a supportive parent/carer community
• We offer a high quality, well-resourced and carefully structured provision, within an excellent broad and balanced curriculum. We strive to meet the needs of all children – doing ‘Whatever It Takes’ to help children full their potential
. Enrolment into a robust Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Further information about the job
We wish to appoint an outstanding Administrator to join our team in our Autism Unit as soon as possible, on a term time (plus 3 weeks), permanent contract. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and possess great attention to detail.
We are a welcoming and supportive team, committed to the education of the children in our care. We work closely with the other schools in Prime7 to provide opportunities for professional development both within our school and across the Trust.
For a full job description please see our Application Pack
Commitment to safeguarding
King's Sutton Primary Academy/Prime7 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, the successful candidate would need to undergo a DBS check and be committed to the safeguarding of children.
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 Kings Sutton Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 79 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- head@kspa.prime7.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01295 811289
Our school is situated on Richmond Street in the heart of King's Sutton, a village of approximately 2,200 people which nestles in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, five miles south of Banbury. We are housed in a late Victorian building consisting of six curriculum classes. We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. Please feel free to contact us with any queries you may have or to arrange a visit.
Arranging a visit to Kings Sutton Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@kspa.prime7.org.uk.
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