Administrative Assistant

The Witherslack Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

School holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools & EAP

Medical cover & discounts

Beautiful facilities

Refer-a-friend £1,000 bonus

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is recruiting for an administrative support role at Felden Hall School in Hemel Hempstead. You will assist the senior administrator and run daily reception tasks, ensuring accurate filing and timely reports.

A professional, efficient approach is essential and you will contribute to a smoothly operating school environment. We value applicants with prior busy-environment administration experience, strong computer skills, and excellent customer service to support pupils with

Qualifications

• Experience in administration in a busy environment.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Able to keep many tasks spinning and priorities balanced.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior administrator and day-to-day reception duties.
• Maintain accurate files and records.
• Produce and compile reports.
• Support the school operations to keep the school running smoothly.

Skills

Administration experience

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

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.

• 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 Opened in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school for up to 115 pupils. The school provides education for pupils aged 5 - 16 and caters to children with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Hemel Hempstead and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered., 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.

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
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools here
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time