School Business Support Officer
Location: Preston
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: negotiable
Contract: Full‑time, 8-4pm, Long term
Veritas Education is supporting a specialist SEN school in Preston that is looking to appoint a confident and highly organised School Business Support Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration or finance experience who is passionate about supporting a school that makes a real difference for children with complex needs.
The Role
You will be a key member of the school's administrative and business support team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations across finance, HR, and compliance. Typical responsibilities include:
Providing administrative and operational support to the School Business Manager
Managing finance tasks including invoicing, purchase orders, petty cash, and budget monitoring
Supporting HR processes such as staff files, safeguarding checks, onboarding, and compliance
Handling attendance data and supporting payroll administration
Maintaining accurate records using systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom
Liaising with external agencies, therapy teams, transport providers, and local authorities
Supporting office functions including reception cover when required
Ensuring all safeguarding and GDPR procedures are followed at a high standard
Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN professionalsWhy This School?
This Preston-based SEN school supports children with a range of additional needs, including:
Autism and communication difficulties
Learning disabilities
SEMH needs
Complex medical needsThe school is warm, welcoming, and highly supportive, with a focus on teamwork, compassion, and creating a positive environment for both students and staff.
What We're Looking For
Experience working in a school office or in an SEN setting (desirable)
Strong administrative or finance background
Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills
Ability to work sensitively and professionally within an SEN environment
Experience with MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom) preferred
Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to applyWhy Work With Veritas Education?
Weekly pay
Support from a dedicated specialist SEN recruitment consultant
Access to temporary and permanent opportunities
Free safeguarding training
Opportunity to develop your school business administration careerIf you are interested, or know anyone who is, please apply with your CV or call (phone number removed).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community