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Administration Assistant within ALF (SEN department)

Employer
Oakwood School
Location
Horley, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Salary
£18,553 - £19,866 pro rata (FTE £25879 to £27,710)
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
24th June 2026 12:00 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1560220
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1560220

Oakwood School has the following Support Staff vacancy:-

Administration Assistant within ALF (SEN department)

25 to 30 hours per week, five days per week, term time only.

Surrey Pay Grade S4 £18,553 - £19,866 pro rata (FTE £25,879 to £27,710) based on 30 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and highly motivated Administration Assistant to join our Access to Learning Faculty (ALF) team, supporting students with Special Educational Needs.

This is a key administrative role providing support to the SENDCo and ALF leadership team. The successful candidate will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of the department, particularly in managing student records, annual reviews, communication with parents and external agencies, and maintaining accurate systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating administrative processes for EHCP annual reviews, ensuring statutory deadlines are met
  • Managing and maintaining student records on SIMS and other systems
  • Producing high-quality documentation, reports and communications
  • Liaising with parents, staff and external professionals
  • Organising meetings, booking rooms and arranging logistics (including Teams meetings)
  • Supporting provision mapping and maintaining accurate intervention records
  • Managing departmental communications, including email inboxes

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has strong administrative experience and excellent organisational skills
  • Is confident using Microsoft Office and able to learn new systems quickly (e.g. SIMS, Microsoft Forms, Teams)
  • Has excellent attention to detail and can manage confidential information appropriately
  • Can work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team
  • Experience in a school or SEND environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

For an application pack for any of the above, please visit our website.

Closing date: 24th June 2026

Interviews: W/c 29th June 2026

Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted

Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Oakwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity and therefore welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.