SEND Administrator (2 Posts)

Astrum Multi Academy Trust is a well-established multi-academy trust within Redbridge, comprising of Newbridge School, (an all through special school for pupils with a range of Severe and Complex Special Educational Needs) and Hatchside School, opened in April 2021 and catering for EY/KS1/KS2 pupils with a range SEND. In addition to our schools, we are also working in partnership with BHRUT NHS Hospitals, the Local Authority and Project Search within King George Hospital. Project Search is a one-year internship programme for post-16 pupils with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose goal is competitive employment in the community. We believe that we have the best PEOPLE working for us who make these schools and provision amazing places for our pupils.

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic SEND Administrators to be a part of our Trust who have:

• Strong administrative skills including use of Microsoft 365 suite
• Excellent numeracy/literacy skills
• Excellent communication skills and able to work with tact and discretion within an education environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, and able to work to deadlines
• A good working knowledge of the SEN code of practice
• A high level of multitasking is essential - this is a busy hardworking environment
• Team players, who can share responsibility and actively contribute to team success.
• A willingness to learn and develop their own skills and abilities.

We are dedicated to providing a range of induction and continuing professional development opportunities to the successful candidate and look forward to hearing from applicants with suitable skills and experience.

Why join us?

• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Generous Pension Schemes
• Family-friendly working policies
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
• And more…

Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.  We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.

We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. 

We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply, please visit the following link: https://www.astrum-mat.org/career-opportuntities/current-vacancies