SEN Administration Assistant FTC until 31/08/2027
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Estimated actual £20,423.85 (£24,262.31FTE) per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Margate |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3259 |
Summary
Job Advert
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking SEN Administration Assistant with strong interpersonal skills to join our
supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school
demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality
education.
As the SEN Administration Assistant you will be an efficient administrator with the ability to provide high-level administrative
and operational support to the Inclusion Manager. You will play a vital role in ensuring that the school’s SEND provision is
organised, compliant, and impactful, acting as a key link between the school, external agencies, and families.
If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for education, this could be the role for you. As the
SEN Administration Assistant you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same
vision of achieving more together.
This is a fixed term contract until 31/08/2027
The ideal SEN Administration Assistant will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults with a high level of empathy and clarity
when speaking with parents who may be navigating difficult diagnoses.
*The ability to manage multiple deadlines (funding bids, PEPs, and reviews) simultaneously.
* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Consistent in a calm and fair approach
* Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
*Ability to handle sensitive safeguarding and medical information with total confidentiality.
*Familiarity with the SEND Code of Practice and primary school environments.
As a SEN Administration Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career
development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Northdown Primary School
Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially,
emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find
out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Northdown so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 226077 or email
office@northdown-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking SEN Administration Assistant with strong interpersonal skills to join our
supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school
demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality
education.
As the SEN Administration Assistant you will be an efficient administrator with the ability to provide high-level administrative
and operational support to the Inclusion Manager. You will play a vital role in ensuring that the school’s SEND provision is
organised, compliant, and impactful, acting as a key link between the school, external agencies, and families.
If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for education, this could be the role for you. As the
SEN Administration Assistant you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same
vision of achieving more together.
This is a fixed term contract until 31/08/2027
The ideal SEN Administration Assistant will be someone who is:
* A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults with a high level of empathy and clarity
when speaking with parents who may be navigating difficult diagnoses.
*The ability to manage multiple deadlines (funding bids, PEPs, and reviews) simultaneously.
* Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Consistent in a calm and fair approach
* Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
*Ability to handle sensitive safeguarding and medical information with total confidentiality.
*Familiarity with the SEND Code of Practice and primary school environments.
As a SEN Administration Assistant we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career
development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
About Northdown Primary School
Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially,
emotionally and academically. We are a friendly and engaging school with strong connections amongst our local community, to find
out more visit our website here.
To discover what makes Northdown so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01843 226077 or email
office@northdown-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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