SEND Administrator

Job Title: SEND Administrator E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially. We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole. Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step. Want to make a difference to young people? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence? Are you a highly organised administrator with a passion for making a difference to young people? We are seeking a committed and proactive SEND Administrator to join our dedicated SEND team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of SEND provision across the academy. Working closely with staff, families and external agencies, you will help coordinate interventions, manage SEND records and communications, support review processes, and contribute to ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who can manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience of administrative work and strong ICT skills are essential, while experience within an educational or SEND setting would be advantageous. At The Oldham Academy North, you will join a team driven by the values of thinking big, doing the right thing and showing team spirit. If you are passionate about inclusion, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Key responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the SEND team, ensuring the efficient delivery of SEND provision across the academy. Maintain accurate SEND records, update the provision map and track interventions to support student progress and budget monitoring. Act as a key point of contact for families, managing SEND communications, parental enquiries and attendance-related contact for SEND students. Coordinate SEND processes, including referrals, review deadlines, meetings, external agency documentation and diary management. Support the wider SEND team through timetable coordination, data management, daily briefings and ensuring appropriate support arrangements are in place for students. Pay range: Qualifications and Skills: Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, parents and external agencies. Competent in Microsoft Office and other IT systems, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage data effectively. Ability to work collaboratively within a team while maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism. Knowledge of SEND processes and systems, including experience of administrative work; previous experience in a SEND or educational setting is desirable What are we about? Join a trust that is going places! At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence. With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive. Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk Benefits: Financial and Lifestyle We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. Professional Growth and Development We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. Culture and Wellbeing Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information. How to apply: Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community