School Administrative Assistant

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school in London is seeking a reliable and self-motivated administrator to join their team. The successful candidate will work with students with communication needs and must possess strong HR skills and effective communication abilities. Experience in a school and familiarity with ARBOR software are preferred. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and benefits, including discounts on various services.

Benefits

CDP opportunities

Employee assistance program

Discounts through Blue Light benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting is required.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly and clear manner.
• Flexibility and initiative in tasks.

Responsibilities

• Join the admin team to support students with communication needs.
• Provide an efficient and accurate administrative service.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.

Skills

Reliable

Self-motivated

Good teamwork

HR skills

Effective communication

Tools

ARBOR

Job description

36 hours per week

All year round

Holidays: 32 days plus 8 bank holidays

Contract type: Permanent

Oak Lodge School is a special school with a residential provision for students with hearing, speech, language and communication needs aged 10-19.

We are looking to add a reliable, hard-working, self-motivated and flexible person with good HR skills to join our admin team. Good teamwork is essential as well as the ability to work alone on your own initiative.

You will be committed to providing an efficient and accurate service and be able to communicate in a friendly, clear and effective manner.

You will have experience of working in a school and with ARBOR - training will be provided.

A full job description and person specification can be downloaded from the school website.

We can offer a friendly supportive working environment with CDP opportunities. An employee assistance program and access to the Blue Light benefits scheme including discounts in a range of shops, entertainment venues and supermarkets.

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the "visit website" button at the top of this page.

Completed applications should be e‑mailed to

Closing Date: 21 January 2026 (at noon)

interviews: by arrangement - we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

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

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Oak Lodge School

101. Nightingale Lane,
London SW12 8NA
Tel :