Teaching Assistant / SEND Administration Assistant - The Friary School

Position

TEACHING ASSISTANT / SEND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7-9, FTE £26,403 - £27,254 p.a. Actual Pro Rata Salary £20,038.19 - £20,684.05 p.a.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Start and finish times to be discussed at interview.

Contract: Term Time plus - 38 weeks per year plus 5 inset days (39 Weeks), Permanent.

Responsible to: SENDCo - Deputy Headteacher.

Start Date: September 2026.

School Overview

The Friary School is a well-established academy, heavily over subscribed, and nationally among the highest performing schools of its type. In March 2024 the school's ungraded OFSTED inspection report highlighted a culture of high expectations, excellent pupil outcomes, excellent behaviour and conduct, overwhelmingly positive parent feedback, a highly ambitious curriculum, strong SEND support, and robust pastoral and career programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative support to the SENDCo and wider school team.
• Liaise with staff, parents and external agencies to gather and share information and relevant documents.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of individual support plans.
• Support practical, academic and pastoral activities for all students.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupil progress.

Qualifications

Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom and evidence of relevant qualifications.

Benefits

• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Positive and motivating learning environment.
• Opportunities for collaboration within the Primitas Learning Partnership.
• Access to free counselling services, a healthcare scheme and a free gym membership.

Closing Date

Monday 1st June 2026 at 12noon.

Safeguarding Commitment

The Primitas Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires a disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, an enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications must also be provided.