Senior Clerical Assistant

Ladywood School; Little Lever; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ladywood School in Bolton is seeking a Senior Clerical Assistant on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role provides reception duties and general administrative support to the school, acting as the first point of contact for visitors and staff.

The post is 25 hours per week, term-time plus 5 days, with a start date of 4 January 2027. Grade D SCP 6-11; DBS checks apply and safeguarding commitments in place.

Qualifications

• Reception duties and administrative support are required.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and be flexible with admin tasks.
• Provide a high standard of service to visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception duties and general administrative support.
• Be the first point of contact for visitors and callers.

Skills

Reception duties

Administrative support

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Job description

SENIOR CLERICAL ASSISTANT LADYWOOD SCHOOL FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER

Ladywood School is an Outstanding Special School situated in Bolton. It caters for primary aged pupils with complex learning difficulties. Ladywood is a proud member of Woodbridge Trust, which is a local partnership with Firwood School, Woodbridge SEND Service and Woodbridge College.

Head Teacher: Mrs Lynsey Brierley

Trustees are looking to appoint a temporary efficient and flexible Clerical Assistant to join our friendly team and to provide reception duties and general administrative support. As the first point of contact you will provide a first rate service to all visitors whilst performing your daily tasks. If you can remain calm under pressure, have a flexible approach and have excellent admin skills, we would like to hear from you.

Contract: 25 hours per week FTC 12 months

(Monday Friday 9.30am 2.30pm Term time + 5 days)

Start Date: 4th January 2027

Grade D SCP 6 -11 £

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 8th November 2026

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed this includes an online social media check. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.