Special Educational Needs Administrator

Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3LH

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 November 2026

• Closing date

  22 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £3,844.59 to £4,082.40

Special Educational Needs Administrator job summary

We are looking for a highly organised, efficient and compassionate Special Educational Needs Administrator to join our team on a part time, permanent basis.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and is passionate about supporting high‑quality SEND provision. 

Your opportunity

Working closely with our SENCO, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth coordination of SEND processes, from managing referrals and maintaining accurate records to preparing key documentation and liaising with families, staff and external agencies. Your contribution will help us deliver the very best support for our pupils with special educational needs.

What we're looking for:

• Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
• Appropriate experience in administration (in a school setting would be desirable but not essential)
• Advanced IT skills
• Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks
• Ability to remain professional and maintain confidentiality at all time

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 

About Lime Tree Primary School 

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lime Tree, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School and Merstham Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

 

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £24,751 to Point 16 £26,282 (dependent on experience) 

Actual Salary: £3,844.59 to £4,082.40

Hours: 6.5 hours per week, working two mornings or two afternoons per week. Flexibility available, although Thursday is not an available working day. Term time only. 

Closing Date: 22nd Nov 2026 

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 Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-tree-primary-school-merstham

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