SEND Administration Assistant

Barr Beacon School, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  20 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: SEND Administration Assistant

SEND Administration Assistant job summary

SEND Administration Assistant

Barr Beacon School, Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF

37 Hours | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday

Salary: £22,943.23 (FTE £26,674) | Start Date: November 2026

The role:

Barr Beacon School are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Administratorwho will support the SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo and the Learning Support Team in all aspects of administration.

The main responsibilities of the role include liaising with pupils, parents, staff and professional outside agencies. Admin duties will also include answering queries, photocopying, filing, emailing and completing routine forms. The SEND Administrator will also be responsible for arranging meetings and minute taking.

About you:

You will play an important part in the school community, providing support to both staff and pupils to a professional standard. Your skills will include:

• Having at least GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths;
• Being experienced in working in similar administrative roles;
• Possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong IT skills;
• Having the ability to handle highly confidential information.

Please see job description for full list of skills, requirements and duties.

About us:

Barr Beacon School has a shared belief that no child should fail and our high standards and expectations ensure our pupils strive for success. As a highly successful school, we have a commitment to exceptional teaching to provide the best possible education for our students. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.

We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.

To apply directly, please complete our application form on My New Term.

You may also wish to contact Headteacher Mrs K Hibbs: Khibbs@barrbeaconschool.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.

Application Deadline: 20th November 2026

Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.

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

Safeguarding Notice:
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Barr Beacon School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1469 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barr Beacon School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barr-beacon-school

The word ‘outstanding’ appears a lot in advertisements for teachers – but at Barr Beacon School, it means more. With over 1000 requests for the 252 places available in Year 7 this September, parents would certainly agree. When Ofsted last visited, they merely confirmed what we already knew.

How have we achieved all of this?

Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated as we are. These amazing people work hard – in fact they work very hard – to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can.

Whether they are the most able or or the least able, the most advantaged or the least advantaged, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.

Not surprisingly, there’s a real buzz about the place. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.

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