SEND Administrator - Budmouth Academy

We are looking to appoint a SEND Administrator to support our SENDCo and Inclusion team.

The successful candidate will need to be able to work independently and be enthusiastic, well-motivated and proactive as well as having excellent organisational skills. This is a very varied role, you will need to be able to work on your own and as part of a team. In this role you will be accessing very private and confidential information and therefore confidentiality is of utmost importance. 

As a SEND Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the SEND department, ensuring accurate record-keeping, compliance, and effective communication with staff and parents.

The ability to self-manage a range of conflicting deadlines and to prioritise workload is very important.  You will need to be organised, methodical and conscientious.

• Assisting the SENDCo with key administrative tasks, maintaining and updating SEND records
• Prepare and distribute letters, reports, statutory paperwork, and communications on behalf of the SENDCo
•  To support the SENDCo in the management, updating and monitoring of the provision map and intervention records. 
•  Coordinate paperwork, data, and statutory deadlines for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), including gathering reports and ensuring annual reviews are completed on time. 

As your professional development is important to us, we offer a comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including nationally recognised qualifications that suit all types of career progression. These are widely available, free of charge through the ALI (the Aspirations Learning Institute) at all of the Aspirations Academy schools. In addition, Budmouth has its very own Wellbeing Charter and working group, as we genuinely prioritise the well-being of our staff.

Budmouth Academy Weymouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

Budmouth Academy also values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As a proud member of the Aspirations Academies Trust, our vision is “To empower future generations to follow their dreams and build a society of which we can all be proud.” At Budmouth we are on a mission to provide the highest-quality educational experience for all.

Budmouth is a large 11-18 academy in beautiful Dorset, situated on the south coast. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities which are set to be even better, with our new build currently in the planning stages. We are within commutable distance of Poole, Sherborne, Purbeck, Dorchester, Portland and surrounding areas, with excellent public transport links.

We offer an ambitious and inclusive curriculum so that all of our students will learn, thrive and lead successful lives. Our extra-curricular offer is equally impressive, with a vast range of opportunities for students to engage in.

We are committed to raising the aspirations of our young people at Budmouth and this is reflected in our approach to all areas of our work. Our teaching and learning framework has been greatly influenced by Allison and Tharby’s Making Every Lesson Count, and our centralised behaviour systems mean that you are free to teach. We expect impeccable behaviour from our students, who really appreciate staff going above and beyond on a daily basis.

What we offer:

• Wonderful, inquisitive students
• Clear and consistent centralised behaviour systems and detentions
• Excellent career development and promotion opportunities across the Aspirations Academies Trust
• Collaborative planning with centralised resources
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback with no onerous marking policies
• Budmouth Wellbeing Charter - we treat workload very seriously
• Comprehensive package of CPD opportunities, including NPQs, through the Aspirations Learning Institute
• Highly supportive senior leaders who are visible and approachable
• We are a warm, welcoming and friendly place to work and learn - we are truly at the heart of our community

What we are looking for:

• Hard-working professionals with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise
• People who live and breathe our values and mantra to ensure the life chances of our students are maximised
• Someone who passionately believes that all children can achieve, no matter their starting point, background or needs
• Someone who is aligned to our vision and values - we are one team

Budmouth Academy also values the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Principal - Mrs Sara Mashike