SEND Administrative Assistant

East Tilbury Primary School, East Tilbury, Essex, RM18 8SB

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  20th April 2026

• Closing date

  11 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,241.00 - £16,313.00 Annually (Actual) Thurrock Band A - Point 1-6

SEND Administrative Assistant job summary

SEND Administrative Assistant

Salary: Thurrock Band A Point 1 - 6

(Actual - £15,241.63 - £16,313.59 per annum)

27 hours 30 minutes per week

Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

37 weeks of the year - term time only

Start Date: 20th April 2026

Are you highly organised, approachable, and committed to supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We are seeking a SEND Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with our SENDCo, supporting students, families, and external professionals. The role involves a wide range of administrative tasks, including maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and supporting with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews. You will also play a key role in liaising with parents, carers, and outside agencies, ensuring smooth communication and professional representation of the school.

What we are looking for:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Confidence in using IT systems (training provided where needed).
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to prioritise effectively.

We will offer you:

• Two Week October Half-Term  
• Relocation package of up to £8,000 for new employees renting or buying a property (where applicable)
• Recognition of continuous service  
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Excellent CPD opportunities 
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools  
• The support of an experienced family of schools  
• National Conditions of Service  
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or f you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

East Tilbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

For full details, and to apply for this role, please visit our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop)

Closing date: Wednesday 11th March 2026 - Midday

Interview date: Between 20th - 26th March 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

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 East Tilbury Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 648 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: East Tilbury Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/east-tilbury-primary-school

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