Provide essential support to our SEND team at Hillside PrimaryHillside Primary School is seeking a motivated and organised SENDCo Admin Assistant to support our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Coordinator. This vital role ensures the smooth running of administrative tasks, helping staff, pupils, and parents, and contributing to an inclusive, supportive school environment. If you're proactive, efficient, and passionate about supporting SEND provision, we would love to hear from you.Job title: SENDCo Admin Assistant
Location: Hillside Primary School
Contract: Fixed-term: 31/08/2026, 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Salary:£8,225.35-£8,420.73
Closing Date: 9:00am, Thursday 30th October 2025
Summary of Key Responsibilities- Carry out various administrative tasks as directed by the SENDCo, including minute-taking, updating student files, and preparing documents and reports.
- Respond to enquiries and provide accurate information to staff, pupils, parents, and external agencies, ensuring courteous and effective communication.
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Our People-First PhilosophyAt Active Learning Trust, we invest in you from day one. We love working with specialists who are united by their skills and passion for shaping the future of education. We provide tailored coaching, leadership training and clear progression pathways that turn roles into fulfilling, lifelong careers. Guided by our values of open dialogue, bold thinking and supportive teamwork, we put your growth and well-being at the heart of everything we do - so that you can focus on making a real difference in our schools and beyond.
Why Join Our Trust?- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.
ContactIf you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity and our Academy, then please contact Lucy Wass, Headteacher at: office@hillsideprimary.co.uk
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.