Administrative Assistant - Paddock School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école spécialisée recherche un membre du personnel pour fournir un soutien administratif et général pour des élèves ayant des besoins complexes. Vous serez un élément clé de l'équipe, contribuant à la culture positive et au bien-être des élèves dans un environnement stimulant.

Benefits

Pension compétitive

Programme de formation exceptionnel

Accès au bien-être des employés

Opportunités de promotion

Qualifications

• Capacité à travailler en équipe et à contribuer à la vie scolaire.
• Doit faire preuve de compassion et d'empathie.

Responsibilities

• Soutien administratif et de réception sous la direction du personnel senior.
• Assurer un soutien général en ressources humaines et financier.

Skills

Team Player

Compassion

Organizational Skills

Resilience

Strong Work Ethic

Job description

About Us

Full time - 36 hours per week

Working hours - 8am to 4pm, with 48 minutes lunch break

Contract – Permanent/Fixed term

Term time only - 39 Weeks

Paddock is a special place where we put pupil’s interests first in everything we do.We are an Ofsted outstanding and innovative split site special school for pupils aged 4 – 19 with severe learning difficulties. Most of our children also have a diagnosis of autism.

You will be responsible under the instruction or guidance of senior staff to provide reception support and general administrative, HR and Financial support to the school, working across both sites.

We pride ourselves on the warm, nurturing culture of the school, and staff share a deep commitment to supporting the individual needs of our pupil. Every pupil here is known, understood and nurtured.

Every valued team member in school plays a crucial part in maintaining our high standards and creating a nurturing and inspirational atmosphere throughout the school. The whole team is enthusiastic and united in their desire to prepare pupils for life beyond Paddock

Regardless of your position, at Paddock, we work corporately as a school to provide outstanding support and education for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, therefore there are several qualities and attributes that are highly valued:

• Team Player
• Compassion and Empathy
• Keen to contribute to school life
• Highly Organised
• Resilience
• Strong work ethic

We offer:

• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• An outstanding training programme
• Access to employee wellbeing scheme
• Opportunities for promotion within the school
• Cycle 2 Work
• Smart Schools Benefits (which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses)

We would be delighted if you joined with us on this journey.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

Completed application forms should be returned to the school either by email [e-mail] or posted to the Upper School addressed for the attention of the HR Advisor.

Closing date: 27 June 2025 (at Noon)

Interview dates: We advise the candidates to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview before the closing date and the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Paddock School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please advised that CVs are accepted for individuals interested in scheduling a school visit. However, to advance in the recruitment process, submission of the application form is essential.

Paddock Lower and Middle School

St Margaret’s Crescent

Putney

SW15 6HL

Tel: [phone]

Head of Lower School: Deborah Dockery

Acting Head of Middle School: Frances Young

Priory Lane

Roehampton

SW15 5RT

From September 2025: Broadwater Road, Tooting SW17 0DZ

Tel: [phone]

Heads of School: Robert Pearce and Lynette Martyn

Job Reference randw/TP/55/8368

Contract Type Term Time

Closing Date 27 June, 2025

Job Category Schools / Academies - Support staff roles