SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant

SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant

Start date - 19th January 2026

Salary: CAN scale 14-17 (£27,541 to £30,171 per annum, full time equivalent. Term time (190 days), 21 hours actual salary - £13,463 - £14,749)

Working hours: 21 hours per week, between 8.00am and 4.00pm. 

Days per year: 190 days per year (188 term time days plus 2 staff preparation days).

Our school:

Thank you for your interest in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to join our SEN Team as an SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant.

We were proud to achieve a ‘Good’ outcome in all categories during an Ofsted Inspection in October 2023 in which Ofsted commented the following:

‘The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND. It has designed a curriculum that sets out high academic expectations’

‘Teachers have strong subject knowledge. This is reflected in their high-quality explanations of subject content’

‘Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand the school’s expectations in terms of conduct and behaviour’

‘Staff know their pupils well, and they build positive relationships with them’

The school is an increasingly popular choice within the local community and we are delighted to advertise this role due to an expansion within the school and a larger intake of students in September 2025.

The post:

At Oaks Park High School, SEN support encompasses mainstream provision and support within the specialist base for students with ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition).

The SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant will thus be expected to work closely with both teaching and support staff at all levels as well as with parents/carers, pupils and external agencies.  This is an interesting and varied role that involves working closely with your line manager, the Trust Director of SEND and other senior staff.

As an SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant, you will need to:

• Provide a clerical and administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher/SENCO and Trust Director of SEND
• Receive SEND exams related phone calls, messages and emails and relay information swiftly within the SEN Team as appropriate
• Help with the organisation of Access Arrangements assessments
• Assist in the compilation and production of reports, records and data
• Be confident in the use of Arbor, CPOMS, Provision Maps and other relevant software and to attend training as required
• Remain up to date on the JCQ guidance, yearly updates and attend any necessary training as and when required

 

The SEN Exams and Alternative Curriculums Administration Assistant will thus need the following qualities:

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage a varied workload, ensuring deadlines are met
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to form good working relationships with parents/carers and colleagues
• An ability to work well with students in any interactions with them, including a willingness to learn an awareness of their particular needs
• Adaptability and flexibility in working practices
• Ability to set standards and apply them consistently
• A high degree of professionalism
• An ability to present a good role model to pupils and staff
• A good level of computer literacy plus a willingness to learn
• The confidence to take part in social time duties and interact positively with students and/or provide short term individual student supervision as requested

 

Further information can be found on the job description below. 

Please note that applications MUST be submitted on a school application form. CVs will not be accepted. 

Application forms to be sent to: recruitment@oaksparkhigh.org.uk

Closing dates for applications: 9am, Monday 15th December 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate apply.

Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Oaks Park High School is an equal opportunities employer.