Administrative Assistant (SEND) - Lytchett Minster School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local secondary school in Poole is seeking a committed Administrative Assistant to support its thriving Student Support Centre. The ideal candidate is motivated, highly efficient, and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks within a dynamic environment. This is a permanent position for term time only, Monday to Friday, with excellent facilities and supportive colleagues.

Qualifications

• Motivated and highly efficient Administrative Assistant.
• Ability to work flexibly with multiple conflicting deadlines.
• Experience in a similar role is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Student Support Centre effectively.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Time management

Job description

Overview

Lytchett Minster School is looking for colleagues who are passionate about supporting teaching and who will relish the prospect of making a positive difference in the lives of young people.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant to share in the work of our thriving Student Support Centre and to work within a friendly and supportive team housed in excellent modern facilities. Whether you are new to working in a school, or are a more experienced and ambitious colleague wishing to develop your career, this vibrant and successful school can help you to develop and flourish.

Role and Requirements

We are looking for a motivated and highly efficient Administrative Assistant with a keen eye for detail, who can work flexibly to support our Student Support Centre in an environment where there are multiple conflicting deadlines and where frequent interruptions are commonplace. The working hours for this post are 8.30am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, on a permanent contract, 38 weeks, term time only.

How to arrange a visit or discuss

Visits to the school are welcomed and we would be delighted to show you around our fantastic school. Please contact Sharon Parker, Head's PA, on 01202 622413 to arrange a tour.

If you would like to informally discuss this post prior to applying, please contact Kirsty Cowley, Head of Inclusion at [e-mail].

About the school

Set in a semi-rural location with an 18th Century family Manor House at its heart, Lytchett has one of the most beautiful and inspirational learning environments in the county with stunning extensive grounds and a number of modern extensions. The school is massively over-subscribed and highly regarded in the community. Parents know that Lytchett looks after its students, providing them with outstanding pastoral care and high-quality teaching. The school has a successful, thriving sixth form with over 340 students.

Lytchett has not joined a multi-academy trust, and has no intention of doing so, because it values its independence as a secondary school which serves its local community and produces outstanding outcomes for its students.

Further information

To find out more about the school, please refer to our 'What is it like to work at Lytchett?' document.

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