Administrative Assistant

Summary:

Administrative Assistant needed at a specialist school supporting young people with autism.

About the School:

A school dedicated to supporting young people with autism spectrum disorders, offering a tailored, nurturing environment that promotes independence and personal growth.

The Opportunity:

As an Administrative Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the school’s day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth communication across the institution. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage front of house duties, including answering phone calls, handling emails, and greeting visitors.
• Support staff and SLT in contacting parents and carers throughout the school day.
• Coordinate with the school SENCO to manage and administer the student review calendar.
• Liaise with Local Authorities, Social Care, medical teams, and external therapists in preparation for student reviews.
• Oversee paperwork for reviews, including sending documents before meetings and collating paperwork after meetings.
• Ensure all student EHCP documentation is updated and stored appropriately.
• Monitor and respond to various inboxes, ensuring timely communication with relevant parties.
• Ensure all visitors are properly registered, briefed, and escorted around the school.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Good level of English and Maths.

Preferred

• Experience in an educational or administrative role.
• Previous experience working with young people or in a care setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.
• Experience with student reviews and EHCP processes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training opportunities.
• Wellbeing support and access to a reward and discount scheme.