Job Title
Education Administrator
Location
Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
Salary
£27,560.00 per annum (Not pro rata)
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
Contract
Fixed Term, Full Time
Start Date
December 2026
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
* 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
Who We’re Looking For
* 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
About Us
Underley Garden School is a large school with small class sizes, focusing on pupils aged 5-19 who have complex needs associated with autism and learning disabilities. Our holistic, person‑centred approach seeks to achieve the highest possible standards, offering a comprehensive portfolio of education, care and therapy to meet the individual needs of students with complex special educational needs.
Why Join Options Autism?
We place the outcomes of our pupils at the heart of everything we do, so your role will have a significant positive impact. We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, and all applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)
* Wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
* Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support
Additional School Benefits
* Birthday Chocolates
* Gift Voucher at Christmas
* Medicash wellbeing health expenses, including Employee Assistance Programme and Anytime Healthline
* Team Building Days
* Go Green Initiative – staff living outside a 10‑mile radius receive five days of travel payment per month; car sharing encouraged
Important Note
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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