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
* 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 students
* Understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils; all applicants may be subject to social media checks and enhanced DBS clearance
About the employer and environment
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5–19 with complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities. The school adopts a holistic, person-centred approach and offers a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy. Located near Kirkby Lonsdale, the school is part of Outcomes First Group, which has been recognised as a Great Place to Work.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Wellbeing support services and health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista) with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options, Cycle to Work, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support
* Additional school benefits such as birthday chocolates, Christmas vouchers, Medicash Wellbeing, and team-building days
* Go Green Initiative – travel payments for staff living outside a 10-mile radius from Underley Garden, with encouragement of car sharing
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria – £27,560 per annum, Full Time. Posted by Outcomes First Group. Posted: Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
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