Admin Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Holiday bonuses and school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Referral bonus £1,000

Job summary

The Witherslack Group's Cumberland School in Bolton is seeking an Admin Assistant to help keep the school running smoothly. You will support the senior administrator and manage reception duties with an efficient, professional approach, producing accurate files and reports.

The ideal candidate will have previous administration experience in a busy environment, a high degree of computer literacy, strong customer service skills, and the ability to stay organized while juggling multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a busy environment.
• High degree of computer literacy and familiarity with standard office software.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure.
• Hardworking, friendly and dependable with the ability to build rapport with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior administrator and manage daily reception duties.
• Produce accurate files and reports to keep the school operations running smoothly.

Skills

Administration

Computer literacy

Customer service

Multitasking

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Admin Assistant

Date Posted: 2026-09-27

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, GB, BL1 9

Employment Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 2026-12-30T10:00:47.09

Salary: £26,427 - £26,847 + Excellent Benefits

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You'll be there to keep our busy school running smoothly, from supporting the senior administrator, to running the reception day to day. With your efficient, professional approach you'll be responsible for accurate files and production of reports.

About Cumberland School

One of the best environments in SEND, Cumberland School is built on an ambition to achieve for its pupils. The School not only focuses on the development and growth of its pupils but also continually strives to offer more in terms of outstanding teaching, therapeutic support, and vocational options. The launch of the school's new, purpose-built Key Stage 4 vocational centre or its partnership with the Cruyff Foundation to launch one of the country's first special Cruyff Courts are just two examples of the school's no limits approach to supporting its pupils to succeed and achieve their own ambitions. This was recently recognised in our Good Ofsted rating.

What we do for you

We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you'll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Facilities: Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here
• Referral scheme: A reward of £1,000 bonus every time you refer a successful candidate

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds, and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage, and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will:

• Have previous administration experience in a busy environment
• Have a high degree of computer literacy
• Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning!
• Have excellent customer service skills
• Be hard working, friendly, and dependable and able to build a natural rapport with our young people

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference - especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we're better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.