Administrative Assistant

Witherslack Group; West of England; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 13.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Training and induction

Holiday incl. school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Medical cover

Excellent facilities

Refer-a-friend bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Witherslack Group is seeking an administrative assistant to support the busy school office. You’ll back the senior administrator, run the reception daily, and keep accurate files and reports. This 17-hour weekly role offers a balanced schedule and a chance to contribute to a supportive SEND environment.

Our team values reliability and a friendly approach. We provide induction, generous holiday, flexible benefits, wellbeing support, and DBS processing.

Formación

• Experience handling busy reception/administrative tasks.
• Good computer literacy and familiarity with standard software.
• Able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, hard-working and friendly with young people.

Responsabilidades

• Support senior administrator and run daily reception tasks.
• Maintain accurate files and prepare reports.
• Ensure smooth operation of school administration.
• Assist with general clerical duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Administration experience

Computer literacy

multitasking

Customer service

Dependable

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

£11,392 - £11,571 + Excellent Benefits - FTE (£24,796 - £25,185)

Please note: that the above salary is based on the successful candidate working 17 hours per week

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.

One of the best environments in SEND

Our new Castlefell Schoolis a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs but also providing for children with autism who have moderate learning needs. The school provides education for up to 50 children aged 8 to 16.

This new exciting opportunity serves Rudgeway 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.

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

• 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

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

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.