Administrative Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

NEST pension

Staff PD

Free Staff Parking

Flexible working outside term dates

Job summary

Sporting Chance Newport seeks an Administrative Assistant to support the school and broader organisation from the reception desk. The role involves coordinating bookings for evenings, weekends and holidays, and contributing to daily administrative processes for pupils aged 11–16 with SEBD/SEN.

Working hours are 40 per week on a permanent basis. The position includes responsibilities across planning, liaison with external agencies, and attending meetings, with potential flexible arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in school administration or reception is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with external agencies and professionals.
• Organised and reliable with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school and organisation.
• Establish constructive relationships with external agencies and professionals.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.
• Participate in training, learning activities and performance development as required.
• Recognise personal strengths and use them to advise and support colleagues.

Skills

Administrative support

Reception duties

Communication skills

Job description

Responsible To: Headteacher and Managing DirectorsEmployment Status: Permanent (40 Hours per Week) Potential Perks: Additional 2 x wellbeing days NEST pension Staff PD Free Staff Parking Potential for flexible working arrangements outside of term datesSalary: £30,000 (pro-rata 40 weeks)

Thank you for showing an interest in our Administrative Assistant Vacancy.

Sporting Chance Newport opened in summer 2021 as an independent special day school for pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The school is located close to the centre of the city of Newport and administered by Sporting Chance Newport, a community interest company. We are incredibly proud of our school, particularly the opportunities it provides for some of the most vulnerable young people in and around the Newport area. Our Admin Assistant provides a crucial role and is a central “cog” to the continual positive progress and outcomes of our school community. Our admin assistant, based on our reception desk, is also responsible for the administration of booking our venue for evenings, weekends and school holidays. We look forward to receiving your completed application form, contained in this pack.

Job Purpose

Under the guidance of senior staff, undertake administrative and organisational processes that support the effective operation of the school and whole business approach. The school caters for children and young people aged 11–16 with a range of ALN, SEBD and SEN. Assist with the planning and development of support services.

Key Areas / Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school and whole business approach.
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate effectively with external agencies and professionals.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.
• Participate in training, learning activities and performance development as required.
• Recognise personal strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support colleagues

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy early depending on the volume and quality of applications received.