Overview
Step into a key role that keeps our school running smoothly and efficiently. You'll be the heartbeat of our busy SEN environment, providing vital administrative support to staff and managers, managing essential records, coordinating communications, and ensuring a warm, professional welcome for students, parents, and visitors alike. No two days will be the same as you balance a variety of tasks - from responding to urgent requests, supporting both teaching and support staff, to maintaining high standards of organisation, accuracy, and confidentiality. Your contribution will directly support the safe, nurturing environment where every student can flourish.
Responsibilities
* Managing and maintaining accurate, confidential records
* Coordinating effective communication between staff, families, and external partners
* Handling a diverse range of administrative tasks that keep daily operations on track
* Supporting staff with urgent requests and helping the school deliver a seamless experience
* Creating a welcoming, professional environment for all visitors and school community members
* Playing a vital role in upholding the school's high standards for organisation and confidentiality
Qualifications
* Experienced in administration, with solid knowledge of relevant practices and software
* Confident working both independently and collaboratively within a busy team
* Excellent communicator, comfortable drafting letters, memos, and handling sensitive information
* Organised and efficient with strong time management skills and the ability to juggle priorities under pressure
* Tech-savvy with good IT skills to support daily administrative functions
* Adaptable, reliable, and committed to supporting the wellbeing and success of our students
Details
* Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, aged 5-19, with complex needs
* Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
* Part of Outcomes First Group; 4-Day Working Week trial available in some locations
* Salary: £27,560.00 per annum
* Location: Settle, North Yorkshire
* Posted: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Your Wellbeing Matters – access to mental health support services and health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista – choose a package including:
o Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
o Discount options in the UK and abroad
o Cycle to Work Schemes
o Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility support
* Birthday chocolates; Christmas gift vouchers
* Medicash Wellbeing Health Expenses with EAP and Anytime Healthline
* Team Building Days
* Go Green Initiative – travel payments for staff outside a 10-mile radius from Underley Garden
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