SEND & Transition Administrator

Bury Church of England High School, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0TS

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 22,654.45 - 24,531

SEND & Transition Administrator job summary

ADVERT

SEND & TRANSITION ADMINISTRATOR

GRADE D SCP 6-11 (£26,847 - £29,071)

ACTUAL SALARY £22,654.45 – £24,531)

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS

PERMENANT

REQUIRED ASAP

Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools, sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

Is a friendly, professional and enthusiastic team player, committed to providing excellent administrative support.

Has excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents/carers and colleagues.

Has experience of working in a busy administrative environment, ideally within a school or educational setting.

Is confident using ICT systems, including Microsoft Office, databases and school management information systems.

Has a caring and understanding approach, with a commitment to supporting young people, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and a commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality and the Christian ethos of the school.

Is proactive, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To provide effective administrative and organisational support to the Learning Support Department.

To coordinate the administration of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual reviews, including arranging meetings, preparing documentation and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.

To lead on the administration of student admissions and transition arrangements, including Year 6 to Year 7 transition, in-year transfers and appeals.

To maintain accurate SEND records, registers, databases and Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs).

To liaise with parents/carers, primary schools, external agencies and school staff to support effective student transition and inclusion.

To support the attendance team in monitoring and maintaining accurate attendance records, particularly for students with SEND.

To provide administrative support for Looked-After Children (LAC) reviews and associated documentation.

To support the wider school administration team, including providing reception cover, assisting with student welfare and contributing to the smooth running of the school.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.

Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager

Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.

A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.

24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare

Fantastic facilities

A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@bury.tbft.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link Bury Church of England High School | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th November 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS:TBC

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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 Bury Church of England High School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 802 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bury Church of England High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bury-church-of-england-high-school

Bury C of E High School has recently joined the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Canon Slade School and Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

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