SEND Admin Assistant - Part-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-620S
• Posted:23/05/2025
• Pay:FST Grade D. £10,719 (£23,557 FTE)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:11/06/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00
Term: 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Salary: FST Scheme D (£10,719 – £23,557 FTE, pro rata)

Are you an organised and enthusiastic administrator with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Cornwallis Academy is seeking a proactive and professional SEND Admin Assistant to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis.

About the Role
Working closely with the SENCO and the wider SEND team, you will provide essential administrative support to ensure high-quality provision for students with SEND. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, handling communications with stakeholders, managing referrals, supporting the review of EHCPs, and helping to coordinate SEND resources and plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update SEND information systems including SIMS and CPOMS
• Assist with correspondence and manage the SEND inbox
• Support the creation and review of personalised support plans and EHCP reviews
• Coordinate with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Ensure records are accurate, secure, and up to date
• Contribute to the preparation of reports and provision letters

What We’re Looking For

• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office; experience with SIMS is desirable
• Knowledge of SEND frameworks or a willingness to learn
• A team player with initiative and a proactive attitude

Why Join Cornwallis Academy?
Cornwallis Academy, part of the Future Schools Trust, is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school committed to student wellbeing and success. We offer:

• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Access to ongoing training and development
• A range of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme, lifestyle discounts, and access to health and wellbeing resources

Apply Today
To apply, please complete the application form available at www.cornwallisacademy.com/vacancies.
For further information or to arrange a visit, email: recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com.

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Candidate Pack
• Ofsted Report
• Prospectus