Administrative Assistant

Witherslack Group Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 8,800 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Witherslack Group is hiring a part-time administrator to keep our school running smoothly. You will support the senior administrator, manage the reception, and ensure accurate filing and reporting. The role suits organized, personable individuals who can handle busy periods with a friendly, reliable approach.

The position is based at our Castlefell School, serving children with SEND needs. The salary reflects 17 hours per week and paid holidays; full benefits are described in the job posting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the senior administrator and run the reception day to day.
• Maintain accurate files and production of reports.

Skills

Administration experience

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Hardworking

Friendly demeanor

Rapport with young people

Job description

Please note: that the above salary is based on the successful candidate working 17 hours per week which is a Thursday and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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 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

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!

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.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here .

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD