Admin Assistant

TeacherActive; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bournemouth is seeking an Administrative Assistant. This role involves providing reception support, managing communications, and maintaining records in a supportive SEND college environment. The ideal candidate will be organized, reliable, and confident in communicating with students and families. Experience with SEND is a plus, but training will be provided. This full-time position offers a market-leading salary and numerous staff benefits.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND students preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to prioritize workloads effectively.
• Experience in an educational setting is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient front-of-house and reception support.
• Manage incoming communication and ensure clarity.
• Maintain accurate records and databases.
• Support scheduling and administrative tasks.
• Assist with documentation for meetings and EHCP processes.

Skills

Highly organised

Communication with SEND students

Microsoft Office proficiency

Professional and proactive

Job description

Job Advert: Administrative Assistant
SEND College (Ages ) Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth
Contract: Full-time (term-time or full-year options available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: 14ph Temp- Perm position

About Us

TeacherActive supports a lovely college in Bournemouth looking who is in need of a full time Admin assistant to support the HR department. They are a specialist SEND college dedicated to empowering young people with a wide range of additional needs to achieve meaningful, independent, and fulfilling futures. Their supportive, person‑centred environment helps learners grow in confidence, develop life skills, and prepare for further education, employment, and adulthood.

We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our friendly team and help keep our busy college running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide efficient front‑of‑house and reception support, greeting students, staff, external professionals, and visitors.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and enquiries, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and learner information in line with GDPR and safeguarding protocols.
• Support the senior leadership and teaching teams with scheduling, correspondence, and day‑to‑day administrative tasks.
• Assist with preparing documentation for reviews, meetings, and EHCP processes.
• Contribute to the smooth running of college operations, including organising meetings, updating registers, and supporting events.
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality, and equality policies at all times.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, reliable, and able to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Friendly, supportive, and confident when communicating with young people with SEND and their families – experience with SEND students would be desirable.
• Able to work well in a busy, varied environment.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and general administrative systems.
• Professional, proactive, and committed to inclusive education. Experience in an educational or SEND setting is desirable but not essential; training will be provided for the right candidate.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression Channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.