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Special Educational Needs Administrator

Employer
Lime Tree Primary School
Location
Merstham, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
£3,844.59 to £4,082.40
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
22nd November 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1583256
Job Reference
LIM011
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1583256

We are looking for a highly organised, efficient and compassionate Special Educational Needs Administrator to join our team on a part time, permanent basis.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and is passionate about supporting high‑quality SEND provision. 

Your opportunity

Working closely with our SENCO, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth coordination of SEND processes, from managing referrals and maintaining accurate records to preparing key documentation and liaising with families, staff and external agencies. Your contribution will help us deliver the very best support for our pupils with special educational needs.

What we're looking for:

  • Good General Education including English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
  • Appropriate experience in administration (in a school setting would be desirable but not essential)
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks
  • Ability to remain professional and maintain confidentiality at all time

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information. 


About Lime Tree Primary School 

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lime Tree, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School and Merstham Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

  • A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

 

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.


The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2 Point 1 £24,751 to Point 16 £26,282 (dependent on experience) 

Actual Salary: £3,844.59 to £4,082.40

Hours: 6.5 hours per week, working two mornings or two afternoons per week. Flexibility available, although Thursday is not an available working day. Term time only. 

Closing Date: 22nd Nov 2026 

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Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

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