Administrator

Thomasson Memorial School and Sensory Support Service; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomasson Memorial Sensory Support Service in Bolton is seeking an Administrator for a term-time only, permanent post. The role is 20 hours per week, 9am–4pm, with start ASAP and a Grade D salary pro rata.

You will support children and young people with hearing loss, visual impairment or multi-sensory impairment, handling duties with literacy and numeracy skills, and using MS Office. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Competent user of office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi task and to work as part of a team.
• Be hard working and able to use your own initiative.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service.
• BSL Level 1 or the willingness to learn.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Competent user of office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi task & to work as part of a team.
• Be hard working and able to use your own initiative.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service.
• British Sign Language Level 1 or the willingness to learn.
• Any other duties relevant to the post.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Initiative

Teamwork

BSL 1

Word

Excel

Outlook

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Thomasson Memorial Sensory Support Service
Administrator
Term Time Only
Grade D £26,847 to £29,071 pro rata
Actual Salary £12,134 to £13,139
20 hours a week over 4 or 5 days, working hours to be between 9am and 4pm (to be discussed at interview)
Permanent contract
Start date ASAP

Thomasson Memorial Sensory Support service supports children and young people (0-25) with hearing loss, visual impairment or a multi sensory impairment across the Bolton.

We require an Administrator who is enthusiastic, hard-working and able to use their own initiative, in addition to having a friendly and positive attitude which will enable them to fit in with our dedicated staff team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Competent user of office packages word, excel, outlook etc
• Ability to multi task & to work as part of a team
• Be hard working and able to use your own initiative
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the service
• British Sign Language Level 1 or the willingness to learn
• Any other duties relevant to the post

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Thomasson Memorial Sensory Support service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

All applications to be returned to Mrs K Driver at [e-mail]

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 5th November 2026
Interviews: Thursday 12th November 2026

Supporting Documents

• Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form
• Job Description