SEND Administrator - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Inspire Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-7000-73S
• Posted:23/04/2026
• Pay:NJC D2 (4-11) £25,185 - £28,142 pro rata
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:07/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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37 hours per week – 40 weeks per year

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic SEND Administrator to be part of our amazing team at Inspire Academy part of the Rivermead Inclusive Trust. We are looking for someone who brings not only skill and experience, but genuine warmth, enthusiasm and energy.

The successful candidate will understand, value and respond to this diversity, ensuring every young person is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This role will involve working closely under the guidance and support of the SENCO and Senior Leadership Team.

Inspire Academy is a nurturing special school in Chatham, where every pupil has an EHCP and SEMH as their primary need. Our ethos is simple yet powerful: every pupil is recognised, celebrated and supported as an individual. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to craft a curriculum that fits each learner’s needs, empowering them to grow in confidence, resilience and independence throughout their school journey.

We are incredibly proud that Inspire Academy continues to be recognised as a ‘Good School’. Ofsted (2023) highlighted that “Leaders at all levels have thought carefully about exactly what pupils need to learn in order to be ready academically, but also socially and emotionally, for their next steps.” This reflects the heart of who we are.

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic SEND Administrators to be a part of our Trust who have:

• Strong administrative skills including confident use of Microsoft 365 suite
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills and able to work with tact, sensitivity and discretion within an education environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• A good working knowledge of the SEN code of practice and statutory processes
• The ability to manage sensitive and confidential information accurately and in line with GDPR
• Experience liaising with parents, carers, and external professionals
• A high level of multitasking skills is essential in a busy and hardworking environment
• A proactive, flexible, and solution-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Team players who can share responsibility and actively contribute to team success
• A willingness to learn and develop their own skills and professional practice

We are dedicated to providing a range of induction and continuing professional development opportunities to the successful candidate and look forward to hearing from applicants with suitable skills and experience.

We warmly welcome prospective applicants to come and experience our school community for themselves. To arrange a visit, please contact: Brittany Durling Tel: 01634 827372

Rivermead Inclusive Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check.

We reserve the right to shortlist and interview earlier than the stated closing date should an appropriate application be received.

Information about the school

Inspire Academy is a specialist provision for pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, and forms part of The Rivermead Inclusive Trust.

At Inspire Academy, every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with a primary need of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH). We recognise that mainstream schooling isn’t always the best fit for these learners, and we provide an environment where they can thrive. Many of our pupils have faced challenges in their early educational experiences, which may have led to gaps in learning. Our goal is to help them rebuild confidence, re-engage with education, and achieve success. Through personalised support, a nurturing atmosphere, and strategies that promote emotional well-being, we empower pupils to overcome barriers, develop positive relationships, and unlock their full potential.

With small classes and amazing staff that truly understand SEMH we feel that once a pupil starts at Inspire they have every opportunity to reach their potential. Every child has the right to achieve and we believe that every parent and carer has the right to expect that Inspire Academy will do its very best for their child. With this in mind we work closely with parents and carers and other agencies to help each pupil make positive choices and changes which will serve them better in their future.

Our aim is to prepare every pupil for adulthood and to move on successfully to the next stages of their educational journey.

Job Contact Information

• Name:B Durling - Senior HR/SLT Administrator
• Address:Silverbank, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB
• Telephone: 01634 961080
• Email: bdurling@r-i-t.org

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Equality and Diversity Statement
• Job Description and Person Specification