SEND Administrator

Ormiston Venture Academy, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7JJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  25 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,656.00 - £19,966.00 Annually (Actual)

SEND Administrator job summary

The successful candidate will support the effective and efficient running of SEND department and all aspects of the administration related to it. You will be responsible for: creating a warm and welcoming environment, promoting and supporting effective communication with school and parents, supporting effective day to day organisation within the school. The successful candidate would need a good understanding of SEND in schools, working and communicating with parents and services.

This is a maternity cover role, working hours are 8.00am - 15.00pm Monday - Friday.

This role would suit someone practical, personable and comfortable switching between paper-based and IT-based tasks without missing a beat. You'll need a good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher, a keen eye for detail (copyright rules included!), and the confidence to liaise with staff across the academy to get things exactly right.

Ormiston Venture Academy is an outstanding academy (Ofsted March 2025) where the contributions and aspirations of students and staff alike are valued. We have a culture of collaboration and are wholly committed to the development of our team to ensure you have access to the best professional opportunities through our commitment to personalised CPD, participation on programs through our Ignite Training offer and in partnerships beyond Venture.

Our students demonstrate a love of learning and our community is built on a sense of respect and partnership for one another.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

This is an exciting opportunity at Ormiston Venture Academy and requires you to be enthusiastic and passionate with the drive to help our students to achieve their very best.

Please apply by the closing date of 25 November 2026, early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

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 Ormiston Venture Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 889 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ormiston Venture Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-venture-academy

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