DescriptionEmployerLocation
Salary: Grade 4/5, SP 18 to 25, Actual £25,927.88 to £29,099.61(FTE £30,279 - £33,983.00)
Location(S): Working across all locations.
The Link School – Primary, 138 Croydon Road, Beddington CR0 4PG,
The Link School – Secondary, 82-86 Croydon Road, Beddington, CR0 4PD,
The Link School – Satellite, Mollison Drive, Wallington, SM6 9JN,
The Link School – Cottage, 3 Carew Manor Cottages, Church Road, Wallington, Surrey SM6 7NH
Working Pattern: 36hrs MTWTh (8.30-16.00) Fr (8.30-15:45), Term time Only
Start date: September 2026
The Link School specialises in supporting students aged 4 to 18 with Speech, Language, and Communication difficulties, including autism spectrum conditions and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). In addition to its Primary and Secondary sites, the school also operates two satellite sites, both designed to provide a safe, nurturing environment for autistic young people with demand-avoidant profiles.
The school provides a warm, safe, friendly and nurturing environment, which helps pupils to learn, express their ideas, communicate, develop friendships and grow in confidence and self- esteem.
Our dedicated staff deliver an outstanding education grounded in practitioner research, offering a holistic curriculum that fosters both personal and social development, as well as cognitive growth.
We are seeking a SENCo Administrator To provide administrative support to the SENCo, support teaching and learning by providing high quality administrative support as part of a committed and flexible administration team.
Key Responsibilities:
•Manage the administration of the EHCP review process including scheduling of annual reviews, gathering of reports from school staff and completion of annual reviews in line with statutory timeframes. Arrange interim and emergency annual reviews as required.
•Co-ordinate and communicate the EHCP and annual review process to stakeholders and staff.
•Be proficient in the relevant aspects of the use and management of Arbor, undertaking training as required and authorised.
•Complete the Arbor end of year and new academic year procedures.
•Complete other database management procedures as required, including maintenance of system tables, bulk updates and housekeeping.
•Have a good working knowledge of the school’s management information systems, as well as other administrative systems.
•Work under the direction of the SENCo and the school leadership team to deliver a comprehensive range of administrative tasks to a high standard.
Key Requirements:
•Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above in maths and English.
•Training and/or qualification in administration / clerical or related activities to level 3
•Advanced knowledge of Arbor data management and its use within a school environment.
•Excellent knowledge of annual review process for EHCPs in line with the SEN Code of Practice and other relevant sections of the code, including relating to tribunal and appeal hearings.
•Ability to present information in a logical, clear and concise format and to communicate this effectively to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
•Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
•Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
•Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Home Electronics Scheme and Employee Car Lease Scheme)
•Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, My Gym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
•Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
•Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Find out what makes OHCAT a truly rewarding place to work - visit our ‘Work for Us’ page to hear from our Chief Executive Officer, John Prior, and watch inspiring messages from students and parents about the difference our staff make every day.
Our Trust:
The Link School is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND). To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website.
We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.
It is an exciting time to be part of OHCAT and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the School directly. Visits to the School in advance of applications are encouraged.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in, please complete and submit the Application Form.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.
Closing Date: 18th May 2026
Interviews will take place on: 3rd June 2026
To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.