Overview
Walker Riverside Academy is an exciting and thriving secondary school at the heart of its community in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. Walker is an oversubscribed secondary school with 1100 students on roll and this number is predicted to increase over coming years.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional and efficient administration support to the SEND department, including managing and responding to emails from the SEND team, dealing with correspondence from key stakeholders, ensuring student data is up to date on the Academy MIS system and supporting the preparation of information for Education Health Care Plans and SEND reviews and attending and taking minutes at meetings.
* Undertake general administration duties for the wider school as required.
Qualifications and skills
* The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work with a range of staff and external stakeholders and be able to plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and timescales.
Why join us
* We are committed to investing in our staff and you will receive a supportive induction programme and have access to high quality CPD.
* Opportunities are also available for Trust wide working and career development opportunities.
* You will also receive consistent support from a dedicated SLT, CEO, Trust Central Team, Local Governing Body and Trust Board.
How to apply and safeguarding
* Closing date for applications: Monday, 13 October 2025, 12.00 noon. Please return completed applications to applications@wra.tynecoast.academy
* Walker Riverside Academy and Tyne Coast Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS with barred list check.
* In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
* We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone who discloses a disability where their application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
This school has Academy status and is part of a Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.
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