Administration Assistant
Grade 5 (Points 6–11), Term Time plus 5 days
Are you a confident, organised and professional administrator? Do you bring an approachable, supportive communication style and a determination to help every student achieve their full potential?
If you have answered yes, then we would love to hear from you.
At Hodgson Academy, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our student support team. You will play a vital role in ensuring statutory processes run smoothly, records are accurate, and communication with families and external agencies is timely and professional. This is a varied, rewarding role where safeguarding, SEND and medical administration come together to support our students’ wellbeing and success.
By joining us, you become part of a supportive, committed community where teamwork matters, every voice is valued, and your contribution makes a real difference every single day.
A day in your new role could see you:
- Coordinating EHCP annual reviews - tracking deadlines, scheduling meetings, and managing invitations and reports.
- Maintaining accurate SEND records and organising statutory documentation.
- Supporting medical needs - monitoring medication expiry dates, logging medical room visits and communicating with parents.
- Managing emergency medication protocols including EpiPens, inhalers and seizure medication.
- Preparing safeguarding paperwork for referrals to Early Help, CSC, CAMHS and other agencies.
- Uploading accurate notes to CPOMS and diarising PEP meetings.
- Supporting pastoral and SEND teams with behaviour, wellbeing and attendance information.
- Providing reception support at busy times, including first aid when required.
- Maintaining compliant filing systems across digital and paper records.
If you’re ready to support safeguarding, SEND and medical processes - and help ensure every student receives the care and attention they need — apply today and make a meaningful difference.
Closing date: 20th July 2026 8am
Interviews: To be conducted the week of 20th July 2026
Post start date: 1st September 2026
Our commitment to a safe and respectful environment
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We do not tolerate discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide equal access, services, and care regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity/expression/trans status, race, religion/belief, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. This includes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment of any kind. We believe that all individuals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace and online community free from harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. We encourage open communication, provide clear reporting mechanisms for misconduct, and conduct thorough investigations. We expect everyone interacting with us to uphold these standards.
All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with keeping children safe in education guidance.
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