About the Role
Reports to: Assistant Principal - Inclusion and SENDCo
Salary: Grade 7, point 14-24 (Inner London) £34,190-£39,832 FTE. Actual salary £32,676 - £38,069 pro rata per annum.
Start date: February 2026.
Contract: Permanent / Full Time / Term‑Time Only.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain efficient administrative systems and processes to support the Inclusion Assistant Principal and SEND Team.
- Ensure accurate records are kept for all students with an EHCP, SEND K support and in receipt of interventions but not currently on the SEND register.
- Answer enquiries, send letters and reports to parents/outside agencies.
- Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and professionalism.
- Collate information/data to inform Inclusion Manager.
- Deal with situations of a sensitive nature.
- Ensure all Annual Review paperwork is completed, collated and submitted on time.
- Support with ESRA applications.
- Attend and take minutes at Acton 40 meetings and multi‑professional meetings as appropriate.
- Support with the administration of Access Arrangements for examinations and assessments.
- Send and organise all Alternative Provision referrals.
- Have oversight of all vulnerable pupil tracking databases.
- Update the SEND Register and other records such as Access Arrangements lists as directed by SENDCO and Deputy SENDCO.
- Book and organise appointments and rooming for interventions and meetings.
- Assist with timetabling of intervention sessions for external therapists.
- Liaise with the Administration Office regarding visitors.
- Distribute appointment information for interventions to individual students daily.
- Collect students for specific interventions.
- Maintain stationery and resources required for the department.
- Assist and help set up for taster days / transition days.
- Manage up‑to‑date record keeping (e.g. budget, funding, census).
- Engage with students in 1:1 situations with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Maintain manual and computerised records and management information systems, producing accurate lists or data as required by colleagues or compliance bodies.
- Able to create and run reports from a database.
- Carry out any other duties as directed by the Principal, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
Benefits
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school.
- Coaching for every teacher.
- Access to high‑quality, regular professional development.
- Subject‑specific knowledge development.
- Free use of our leisure centre.
- Access to the school counsellor.
- Further information about benefits available online.
About Us
Ark Acton is a dedicated school committed to staff welfare and development. We offer weekly staff training and coaching, subject‑specific knowledge development, free use of our leisure centre and access to the school counsellor.
Diversity and Inclusion
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can do their best work and achieve their full potential. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our staffing and support policies.
Safeguarding Statement
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and to disclose any unspent convictions. The academy follows strict safeguarding procedures to protect pupils at all times.
To apply or for any queries, please email hr@arkacton.org.