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Special Educational Needs Department Administrator - Blessed Hugh Faringdon

Job details
Posting date: 11 August 2025
Salary: £18,646 to £18,941 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 09 September 2025
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Reading Borough Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SCH3176

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Summary

Required September 2025
32.5 hours per week
Mon – Fri 8.05am to 3.05pm
Term Time only + 5 INSET days
NJC Points 5 - 6


We are looking for an administrator to ensure the effective operation of systems and procedures within the general Special Educational Needs department (our Learning Support Area).


The successful candidate will


• Establish effective working relationships with students, parents and colleagues
• Work well under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Be passionate, flexible and proactive in the role
• Support practices to promote positive pupil behaviour
• Ensure compliance with statutory Health and Safety requirements
Duties include:
• Preparation of paperwork for Annual Reviews
• Taking and distributing minutes for Annual Reviews and other key meetings
• Supporting the SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO with administration tasks
• Maintaining filing systems and ensuring the effective storage of resources
• Completing and distributing, on a daily basis, the Teaching Assistant Timetable in collaboration with the Autism Resource Administrator
• Ensuring the timely ordering of resources required across the department

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.
A full job description and application form can be downloaded from our website - https://www.hughfaringdon.org/


You can also submit your application via the upload application link on our website.


Further information can also be obtained from Karyn Stiles, Head of Operations at recruitment@hughfaringdon.org


Closing Date - 9 September 2025


Applications considered upon receipt.


Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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