SEND Administrator (General) Full Time NEW

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised and proactive individual to lead and develop the administration for the SEN team. Our SEN Administrators (2 roles) support our SEND department in contributing to all aspects of the team’s functions, including coordinating the Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) review process and ensuring all associated tasks are completed to a high standard and within statutory deadlines. In addition, this varied general role involves first-line triage for SEND communications across multiple channels, managing communications with families, professionals and local authorities, production and management of documentation and records, maintaining accurate records and cost-mapping, typing reports and correspondence, coordination of diary and logistics, and supporting the SENCO/Deputy SENCO with administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will have excellent administrative and ICT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with the ability to manage their workload independently and work effectively under pressure. Experience working with young people, particularly those who may display challenging behaviour or have social and emotional needs, would be advantageous, together with a good understanding of the education system. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and adaptability are also essential.

Working hours:

37 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday – Thursday, 8.30am – 4.00pm Friday (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch break). Term-time only plus 8 Professional Development Days Salary:

Salary: Scale 4, SCP 7–11 (dependent on skills and experience)

£26,403 – £28,142 FTE. £22,680 – £24,173 actual salary (pro-rata)

To apply:

To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) and email to Moons@hanleycastlehs.org.uk . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on 01684 595673. The closing date is Sunday 30th May 2026.

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Benefits

• Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts

Further information:

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre- employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant’s background in relation to safeguarding.

Further details are available on our school website.