SEN Administrative Assistant and Attendance Officer

• Britannia Primary School and Nursery
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HE
• Salary: £9,680. - £9,989 actual per annum
• Hours: 16.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year *
• Contract: Fixed term to 31 August 2027, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5704

* Monday to Wednesday 9am - 3pm.

Britannia Primary School and Nursery is looking for a SEN Administrative Assistant and Attendance Officer.

‘Developing Responsible Citizens, Confident Individuals and Independent Learners’.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised, professional and compassionate SEN Administrative Assistant and Attendance Officer to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to supporting pupils and families, particularly those with Special Educational Needs, while promoting excellent attendance across the school.

This is a fixed term post ending 31 August 2027, with potential to be made permanent. You will be working 16.5 hours per week, Monday - Wednesday, 38 weeks per year. Normal working hours are 9am to 3pm.

You will provide efficient administrative support to the SENCo and play a key role in monitoring, recording and improving pupil attendance. You will be an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies.

It is desirable that you have SEN and administration experience, it is essential that you have a GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and mathematics.

We will offer you:

• a large, successful school with enthusiastic children in a stimulating, friendly learning environment

• the opportunity to work with dynamic and forward-thinking staff

• a friendly, supportive working environment

• access to various professional development opportunities

• we have supportive staff, parents and governors.

For further information and a discussion regarding the post, please call Jo Masters on 01473 728566 or email recruitment@britannia.suffolk.sch.uk

Application packs are available from our website or by calling the school office on 01473 728566.

CVs are not accepted.

Please email your completed application forms to hr@oxlip.uk

Britannia Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts.

Oxlip Learning Partnership safeguards and promotes the welfare of students and requires all staff and visitors to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.

As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Child Protection training will also need to be undertaken.