SEND Administrator - Sherwell Valley Primary School
- Torbay, Devon, Torquay
- Multiple Terms
- Grade C point 5: £25,583 FTE (£19,242.37 actual salary)
Contract: Fixed term (potential of being made permanent for the right candidate) to from 3 September 2026 - 31 August 2027
Are you an exceptionally organised professional looking for a role where your administrative expertise directly impacts the lives and outcomes of children with additional needs? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can balance meticulous paperwork with meaningful, face-to-face connection? At Sherwell Valley, we are looking for a dedicated and proactive SEND Administrator to join our inclusion team. This is not a traditional behind-the-scenes office role; it is a vital, hands-on position where you will act as the operational engine of our SEND provision and a key point of contact for our school community.
As our SEND Administrator, your day will balance essential administrative partnership with active, pupil-facing duties:
- Workload & Diary Management: Act as the coordinator for the SENDCo and Inclusion Lead. You will manage their complex diaries, schedule statutory meetings, and ensure they are fully prepared for the day ahead.
- Paperwork & Compliance: Take ownership of the high volume of SEND documentation. This includes typing up meeting minutes, completing paperwork for multi-agency work with health & social care, preparing files for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annual reviews, and managing sensitive communications with parents, staff, external agencies and the local authority.
- Assessments & Observations: Conduct practical, school-based learning and behaviour assessments, and carry out structured classroom observations to gather crucial data for the SENDCo to review.
- Parental Engagement: Act as a warm, reassuring first point of contact for parents and carers, meeting with them to discuss administrative milestones, gather background information, and schedule review dates.
- Active Playground Support: Form a visible, reassuring presence for our children during their less structured times by leading and supervising outdoor play over the morning break and lunch periods.
We Are Looking For:
- Proven administrative experience, ideally within an educational or SEND setting, with excellent IT and organisational skills.
- The ability to carry out objective observations and administer routine school assessments under the guidance of the SENDCo.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with families and professionals alike.
- A resilient, "roll-up-your-sleeves" attitude and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children with additional needs.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Sherwell Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and a basic full name search on Google. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please call the office or email to arrange a convenient date and time Shaping futures in Torbay At Sherwell Valley Primary School, we believe in the potential of all children and go above and beyond to provide them with the support they need to thrive. Sherwell Valley is a great place to work, with wide opportunities and excellent support. 01803613296 / recruitment@svps1.com
Please see attached the recruitment pack and an application form.
Please return your application form to Tracey Young - HR Administrator at Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6ES – Email: recruitment@svps1.com.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July at midday.
Interview Date: Planned for Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 July 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
- Work Postcode
TQ2 6ES
- Reference
AC6674
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
Grade C point 5: £25,583 FTE (£19,242.37 actual salary)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTerm Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, term time only)
- Closing Date
02/07/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes