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SEND Administrator - Full-time

Hillview School for Girls, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-5450-177S
  • Posted:02/02/2026
  • Pay:Actual Pro Rata Salary £22,159
  • Start Date:March 2026
  • App Close Date:23/02/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBA

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SEND Administrator

Start Date: March 2026

37 hours per week term time only + INSET days

Hours of work between 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Thursday, 8.00am- 3.30pm on Friday

Full time equivalent starting salary £25,495 (actual pro rata salary £22,159 gross per annum)

Hillview Range 5 Points 6-9

WHY CHOOSE US?

Do you want to be part of a community which offers a positive, exciting and rewarding place to work?  Hillview School for Girls is a popular, high achieving, non-selective school based in Tonbridge, Kent. 

Our calm and focused environment, where students are keen to learn, achieve and appreciate their staff’s dedication and support, are the main reasons why people love to work at Hillview.

This is a rare opportunity to join part of our school administration team.   We are looking for a SEND administrator to join our large, welcoming SEND team. The first part of this role will be to provide administrative support for exams access testing and support for learners who have agreed exam access arrangements. The second part of the role will be to be the first point of contact for external communications from parents/carers and professionals either via incoming telephone call or email.

In addition to this there may be some additional duties to be agreed with the Director of SEND to support this dynamic department over time.

Responsibilities may vary but may include:

Organising and overseeing exam access arrangements

  • Co-ordinating collection of exam access evidence across the school to pre-set timeframes
  • Set up the small room for exams
  • Collect and scan exam scripts for evidence collection
  • Meet with learners and take telephone calls from parents in relation to exam needs
  • Undertake annual JCQ training
  • Keep reading pens charged and show learners how to use them
  • Order supplies for exams
  • Setting up exam access testing

General office duties

  • Manage SEN office inbox
  • Triage all communications into the SEND department quickly and effectively
  • Filing communications on Arbor / SEND digital or paper folders
  • Record meeting minutes
  • Upload new diagnosis reports onto student tiles, update Arbor and arrange meetings where necessary to review

Please use the contact details below if you would like the opportunity to tour the school or to discuss the role informally before making an application.

Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026

Interview date to be confirmed

(The school may interview early in the case of an exceptional candidate)

Please return a completed application form, to Mrs A Dennett, HR Manager, Hillview School for Girls, Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE or by email: dennetta@hillview.kent.sch.uk

Tel: 01732 352793 Ext 180

Hillview School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

We are a creative, inclusive school where all students flourish and make exceptional progress. Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-esteem and high aspirations.

Hillview consistently achieves above national average and recognises the value and importance in developing the child beyond qualifications and preparing them for the future world beyond education. Our students enjoy their time at school and the staff enjoy the supportive, caring and friendly atmosphere.

Our dynamic Performing and Visual Arts specialisms have a profound impact upon learning and contribute to the purposeful, friendly and stimulating atmosphere that permeates the school. We foster self-esteem and high aspirations.

By encouraging a ‘can-do’ culture, our students become astute, ambitious and independent. Visitors often comment about how articulate and enthusiastic our students are.

Our vision is that: students unlock their pure potential to drive their future and thrive in society.

The pure potential belief is integral to everything that we do in school and the outcomes we expect for our students.

The View @ East Street (TV@ES) This is a new provision based in the heart of Tonbridge. It is a comfortable and small-scale study centre for 16 to 17-year-old students. This Satellite Centre, of the highly successful Hillview School for Girls, offers the highest level of support through a personalised and nurturing approach to its students, with dedicated pastoral support, counsellors and support mentors. This centre supports young people who would benefit and prefer to study in a smaller learning environment.

Two study programmes are available which can be personalised to meet the student’s interests and needs. Our personalised careers advice supports the student in meeting their aspirations and guides them onto the next part of their journey, whether it be moving onto an apprenticeship or further full-time educational studies in a Sixth Form or college environment. Our focus is firmly on equipping young people not only with key qualifications, but also with the broad range of employability and life skills they need for a sustained career – with the option to continue their studies in Higher Education.

Additional Learning Support at TV@ES is designed to remove any potential barriers to learning and ensure successful outcomes. We work closely with all our students to organise support and make reasonable adjustments to their learning experiences. Our experienced and specialist team offer a range of support, treating all students as individuals and enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01732 368718

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.