ADMISSIONS AND TRIBUNALS OFFICER (1040)

At Ambitious about Autism, we’re currently looking for an Admissions and Tribunals Officer to join our team.
You’ll undertake the admissions and pre-entry assessment processes in accordance with the SEN Code of Practice for educational provisions within Ambitious about Autism (AaA) and Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust (AaAST) and be a liaison point for First Tier (Special Educational Needs and Disability) involving any of our educational provisions (The Rise School, TreeHouse School, Spring School, Ambitious College, St John’s College).
You’ll act as the first point of contact for admission enquiries for Spring School from prospective parents/carers, their legal representatives and Local Authorities. You’ll be a central contact point for parents and carers who have appealed against a local authority decision, offer information and signposting where appropriate.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Knowledge of the contents of EHC plans
• Knowledge of the SEND Legal framework as it relates to the placement of children and young people with EHC plans
• An understanding of the SEND Tribunal process
• An understanding of autism and the special needs education environment

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer - 020 8815 5149, jaxford@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person’s ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

• Location:Hybrid Working
• Salary:£33,773 – £40,362 (depending on skills and experience)
• Contract Type:Full Time
• Vacancy Type:Permanent
• Closing Date:6 July 2025

Please refer the Job description for details