Job Title: SEND Administrator

Location: Solihull, West Midlands

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £23,500 – £26,500 per annum (Local Government Pay Scale)

Role Overview

A supportive secondary school in Solihull is seeking a detail-oriented, empathetic, and highly organized SEND Administrator to support their Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department and SENCO ASAP. In this key non-teaching administrative role, you will manage the administrative operations of the SEN department, maintain statutory Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), coordinate annual review meetings, and serve as a crucial liaison between families, teaching staff, and external support agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative operations for the SEN department, maintaining confidential pupil records and the school’s SEN register using SIMS, Arbor, or CPOMS.

• Schedule, coordinate, and minuting statutory Annual Reviews for pupils with EHCPs and SEN Support plans, liaising with parents, teachers, and Solihull Local Authority teams.

• Prepare, compile, and submit multi-agency referral documentation, educational psychologist assessments, and access arrangements paperwork for examinations.

• Act as a welcoming, professional point of contact for parents, carers, external medical professionals, speech and language therapists, and local authority caseworkers.

• Assist the SENCO with tracking provision mapping data, resource ordering, and monitoring intervention schedules across all key stages.

Key Requirements

• Previous administrative experience within a school setting, local authority, or educational support service (prior experience with SEND documentation is highly desirable).

• Proficiency in school management databases (SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom) and office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams).

• Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (0–25) and statutory EHCP processes.

• Excellent organizational, minute-taking, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

• High levels of discretion, empathy, and professional confidentiality.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Dedicated, collaborative inclusion team with strong leadership from the SENCO and senior leaders.

• Access to ongoing professional development (CPD) and specialized SEND administrative training.

• Accessible Solihull location with excellent transport connections (M42 access, local rail, and bus routes) plus free on-site staff parking.

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and term-time-only working arrangements.

Application

To apply for this SEND Administrator role at a supportive secondary school in Solihull, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.