Job Introduction
We are seeking a dedicated SEND Administrative Assistant to join our inclusive secondary school team.
This vital role involves providing comprehensive administrative support for our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities department, including maintaining accurate SEND records, coordinating annual reviews and EHCP meetings, liaising with external agencies and parents, and supporting the SENCO with data management and reporting. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and experience working with sensitive information in a professional environment. You will be responsible for tracking student progress, managing referrals, preparing documentation for statutory assessments, and ensuring compliance with SEND regulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in supporting students with additional needs while working collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals. We welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative skills and a commitment to supporting young people, with full training provided on SEND processes and school systems.
The successful candidate will be:
- Confident and have a positive approach to working with children
- Keen to learn and develop professionally
- Able to work on their own initiative
- Pro-active team member, committed to raising standards and achievements
- Have a passion for education and raising the achievement of all children
Previous experience of work in a school and a working knowledge of Arbor would be a significant advantage but is not an essential requirement. Excellent communication and ICT skills and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.
Redbridge Community School is an Ofsted rated (2023) “Good” school in Southampton. It is a special community to be a part of. For staff we offer:
- A work/life balance that is envied by other schools– Your life outside school is just as important!
- A true community school where it feels like you are making a difference
- An ethos of care for students and staff alike
- A leadership team that supports staff in all they do
- An entitlement to a Private Health Care plan as soon as you join us
- Local Government Pension Scheme
In June 2022 we were once more awarded as Platinum Investors in People School placing us in the top 1% of employers nationally. The following comments are from our 2019 and 2022 reports, and they sum up what it is like to work in our community:
“There is an underlying ‘family’ feel to the school, with everyone wanting to do their best for the students, whilst supporting one another in their development and wellbeing.”
“Leaders invest heavily in their staff, for example they provide opportunities for staff to take care of both their physical and mental health. Staff feel valued and like working at the school. They comment favourably on Leaders’ attempts to reduce unnecessary workload, enable flexible working and respond positively to reasonable requests for compassionate or other leave.”
Please have a look at our website to find out more about how we can offer you a superb work/life balance.
https://www.redbridgecommunityschool.com/staff-morale-matters
Closing date for applications: 9am – 10 July 2025
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.