Overview
About Us
Our vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen. In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.
Summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled Administrator to support SEND Administration and the Safeguarding and Medical Lead, on a fixed-term contract to August 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growing Academy, where you will be highly supported by both the Academy team and the wider Harris Federation. As the Academy grows to full capacity there is a wide range of opportunities for future career progression.
The actual salary for this role will be £31,077.35 -£32,971.61 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per weei).
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and coordinating annual review paperwork, meetings and documentation
- Developing Learning Support Assistant timetables and coordinating targeted interventions
- Supporting the management of the Learning Support Assistant team, including cover arrangements and learning walks
- Coordinating speech and language provision and communicating with key stakeholders
- Liaising with external professionals, including Educational Psychologists and therapists, to arrange assessments and support
- Representing the SEND department at wellbeing and safeguarding meetings
- Completing SEND screening assessments and maintaining accurate student records
- Supporting Year 6 to Year 7 transition activities, including information gathering and family engagement
- Assisting with SEN consultations and preparing Individual Development Plans
- Supporting exam access arrangement processes and documentation
- Liaising with the SENDCo, safeguarding and medical teams to coordinate student support
- Administering and monitoring student medication in line with legal and organisational requirements
- Maintaining accurate records of medical needs, incidents and care plans
- Supporting safeguarding record-keeping and compliance processes
- Communicating with parents, carers and healthcare professionals to support student wellbeing
- Maintaining confidentiality and up-to-date professional knowledge and training requirements
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above and relevant level 3 qualification
- Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
- Knowledge of procedures for entering data on a central management information system
- Basic training on Management Information Systems
- At least a year’s experience working in school or educational establishment
- Experience of working in an inner city school
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Rewards & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our an annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, 26 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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