Administration Assistant

**Contract Type**: Fixed Term Until March 2026

**Contract Reason**: Secondment Cover

**Salary**:Grade C. SCP 5 £25,583 - SCP 6 £25,989

**Hours Per Week**:36**Hours

**Base Location**:Hyde Town Hall

**Assessment Date**: To be arranged

**The Role**

Join Our SEND Team as an Administrative Assistant.

Are you passionate about making a difference for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your organisational skills can truly shine? If so, we’d love to hear from you

In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of our SEND team, supporting the smooth running of statutory processes that help shape the future of children and young people with SEND.

**About You**

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a supportive and organised environment and brings a positive, proactive attitude to everything they do.

**Organised and Reliable**: You’ll enjoy keeping things in order, managing schedules, and ensuring tasks are completed on time. Staying organised will be second nature to you, and you’ll take pride in knowing everything is running smoothly.

**Comfortable Handling a Busy Day**: No two days in this role will be the same, and that’s part of the excitement Whether it’s helping with a new project, updating important records, or assisting a colleague, you’ll balance tasks with confidence and focus.

**A Great Communicator**: Building strong relationships will be a key part of your role. Whether you’re chatting with a parent, coordinating with a school, or sharing ideas with colleagues, you’ll always be approachable, clear, and supportive.

**Detail-Oriented**: Accuracy and attention to detail are important in this role, and you’ll feel good knowing your efforts help ensure everything is done to the highest standard.

**A Team Player**: You’ll love being part of a team that supports each other and works towards a shared goal. At the same time, you’ll be comfortable taking initiative and tackling tasks independently when needed.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys making a positive impact, working in a friendly team, and contributing to meaningful work that supports children and young people.

**About Us**

Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
- “I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues. _
- “I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here. _
- “We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change. _
- “We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding. _
- “I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.” _

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here