SEND and Inclusion Administrator
Matthew Arnold School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
2 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,094.00 - £21,772.00 Annually (Actual) Salary dependent on experience
SEND and Inclusion Administrator job summary
SEND and Inclusion Administrator
Reports to: SENDCO
Salary: £20,094 - £21,772
Grade: 6
Hours per week: 32
Weeks per year: 39 weeks and 2 days additional
About Matthew Arnold School
Matthew Arnold is a popular inclusive 11-18 school of over 1,300 pupils that serves a mix of urban and rural communities across the west side of Oxford. The school prides itself on being a high achieving school with increasing rates of progress for our disadvantaged students. This has been achieved by focusing on improving outcomes for every student and continuing staff development.
The school is part of the Acer Trust. All schools in the Trust play an important part in the success of the Trust and work together collaboratively so that each school in the Trust is a great place to learn and to work.
The Role
The SEND Administrator is a key member of the Inclusion team. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that statutory documentation for students with SEND is in place, and for providing administrative support for the Inclusion team.
Principal Responsibilities:
Administering the annual review process of Education, Health & Care Plans as well as managing files and transition documents for students on the SEND register
Inputting and updating of strategies and interventions for students with SEND and be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the personal records/files of pupils in relation to SEND
Coordinate the annual review process for students with an EHCP and the Personal Education Plan process for Students we care for
Arranging appointments with outside agencies working with the school including Educational Psychologists, the Virtual School, and the SENS Support Service
Maintain an up to date SEND Register under the direction of the SENDCO;
Arrange meeting with parents and carers and professionals in line with statutory deadlines
Work with the Exam Access arrangements Coordinator in supporting students with practical support of assistive technology
You will support students in the best possible way by establishing good relationships, empowering students by building confidence , helping students to interact with others and offer pastoral support as required
Help students to access learning in the Inclusion Department as directed
Support the wider school by; following and complying with key policies and procedures , supporting and promoting diversity and equality for all students and colleagues, Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Providing a wide range of general administration services
Liaising with HR to complete the due diligence for external contractors
To liaise with the Careers Department to arrange appointments for students with SEND to include meeting with parents in year 11 of students who are planning to leave school. In addition, to organise, if required, for the key worker to attend the standard careers meetings in school
Essential Requirements:
Minimum standard of GCSE (or equivalent) pass grade 4/C or above in Maths/English and Science
Reliable; punctual; and professional in dealings with families, students and staff.
Good administration skills and proficient ICT skills and well as good time management skills
Knowledge around children's safeguarding and approaches to inclusion as well as commitment to the highest standards of child protection
Awareness of GDPR and the importance of maintaining, storing and security of sensitive data
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and form good relationships with students, colleagues and parents / carers
An understanding of and commitment to whole-school issues in a co-educational multi-ethnic school and the willingness to be involved in all aspects of the work of the department and to contribute to the wider life of the school
Desirable Requirements:
Knowledge of CPOMS and Bromcom would be advantageous
Experience of working in a school would be advantageous
To have awareness and good working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice 2014
To apply please complete the application form on My New Term. If you have any questions please contact Jeremiah Hayman at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.
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 Matthew Arnold School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Matthew Arnold School website
Matthew Arnold is a popular and successful school on the edge of Oxford with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this.
The school is part of the Acer Trust family of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. Our induction programmes give strong support to NQTs.
We offer defined-benefit public sector pension schemes (Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme), a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, good bus links, car and cycle parking.
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