SEND Administrative Assistant
The Harbour School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3RR8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 July 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
- £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) £26, 403 FTE
SEND Administrative Assistant job summary
Vacancy for an SEND Administrative Assistant
Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6 point 7
Hours: 37 hours per week. 40 weeks per year (term time, training days, plus 5 days in school holiday period)
We have an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic and well organised SEND specific administrative assistant to join The Harbour School Your work will include reception duties, greeting visitors, answering emails and telephone calls, inputting attendance and school lunch orders, managing pupil records including admissions data, overseeing arrangements for school trips and after school clubs plus general office duties.
To support by collating, monitoring and providing any statistical data required.
To provide expert support in terms of the development of ICT administrative and data systems across the SENDV team
To provide an efficient and effective general administrative service for the school.
The opportunity:
- A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of a team.
- Answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
- An opportunity to use a range of administrative skills including scanning, filing, faxing and photocopying.
- Arrange, coordinate and communicate details for meetings, training and events.
- Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff.
The ideal candidate:
- A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above.
- Experience of working in a school or office environment.
- Experience in working in an administrative environment.
- Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team.
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
About Meridian Trust -
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications:
Interviews will be held on:
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Harbour School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 16
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Harbour School website
School location
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