Administrative Assistant

Shorefields is a special needs school for pupils aged 3-19 with complex learning difficulties (SLD, PMLD, ASD).

We are looking for a hard working, reliable, friendly and enthusiastic person to join our busy administrative team, supporting the educational and welfare needs of our pupils.

The office is the hub of the school, where a wide range of demands need to be met on a daily basis to a very high standard. This role will be the first point of contact for parents, carers and other members of the community, as well as Staff, Pupils and Governors.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a school environment; be an efficient, thorough worker and problem solver, who is able to multi-task whilst still smiling !

You will need to be positive, personable, friendly and empathetic, a systematic organiser with initiative and self- motivation and an understanding towards the needs of both children and young adults with learning difficulties.

The role will involve a variety of administrative duties, as detailed in the attached Job Description, including liaison between all members of the Shorefields community, therefore the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people is essential.

This position is Monday to Friday (5 days per week) 08:45 am to 03:15 pm, with a 45 minute break each day. Term time plus non-pupil days.

Contract details for this post are: 28.75 hours per week, Scale 4 point 7-8.

Actual gross annual salary is £16,183.47 (less than 5 years service) to £16,676.14 (more than 5 years service)