Job Description

About The Role

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Ark Charter Academy

SEN Administrator

Location:

Southsea, Portsmouth

Salary:

24,027 - 25,583 (Band 4)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:

Full-time (Term time only)

Start date:

1st September 2025

Closing date:

04/07/2025

Interview date

: As soon as suitable candidates apply



Are you an organised, detail-oriented and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? We are looking to appoint a dedicate SEN Administrator to join our team and provide vital support to our SENDCO and wider inclusion team.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy school environment and is committed to helping pupils with additional needs achieve their full potential.

About the role:

As SEN Administrator, you will play a key part in the day-to-day running of our SEND provision. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, managing sensitive documentation, supporting the preparation of EHCPs and SEN Support Plans, and ensuring effective communication between families, staff and external agencies.



You will work closely with our SENDCO and wider support team to ensure the systems we rely on are well-organised and compliant. Your work will directly contribute to the smooth delivery of high-quality support for some of the most vulnerable pupils in our school.

Our ideal candidate will be:

+ Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy
+ Compassionate and professional, with a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs
+ A strong communicator, confident in liaising with parents, staff and external professionals
+ Discreet and trustworthy, able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and care
+ Proactive and solution-oriented, with the initiative to streamline systems and solve problems independently
+ A team player, ready to support the wider inclusion team in a busy, dynamic environment
+ Genuinely motivated, the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of children and families

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for any questions, please contact Keah Stell, HR Advisor, on k.stell@charteracademy.org.uk.

Benefits

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+ Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
+ 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
+ A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
+ Development opportunities for future leaders
+ Generous pension scheme.
+ Up to 3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
+ Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
+ Interest-free loans - up to 5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
+ Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
+ Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at

arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

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About Us

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Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.



We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.



Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.

Visit

charteracademy.org.uk/jobs

to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.



Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.


Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.