Administrative Assistant

18016 - 18302 Excellent Benefits

Please note : the successful candidate will be expected to work 30 hours per week

8:30am - 3:00pm

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs and to some of our young people sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface they add up to make a big difference

Get out what you put in

Youll be there to keep our busy school running smoothly from supporting the senior administrator to running the reception day to day. With your efficient professional approach youll be responsible for accurate files and production of reports.

One of the best environments in SEND

HallCliffePrimarySchool is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education based in Wakefield. Recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Youll be working with children and young people who battle significant challenges. They may have a number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) trauma Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Our children often display high levels of anxiety and is often displayed as verbal and physical aggression. You will need to be their rock. Youll be a trauma informed practitioner. Youll be there to help them feel safe develop trusting relationships and learn. Some of our children have gaps in their education. You will need to be able to adapt learning so that it is suitable for all to achieve. You will be an outstanding practitioner who skilfully is able to create a classroom environment where children feel safe. You will need to be extremely resilient and dedicated but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something youre really proud of.

What we do for you

We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: Youll work hard at WG so youll be rewarded with full school holidays including bank holidays

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
  check out our benefitshere

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life diverse backgrounds and with different needs
and our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person were looking for will:

• Have previous administration experience in a busy environment

• Have a high degree of computer literacy

• Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning!

• Have excellent customer service skills

• Be hard working friendly and dependable and able to build a natural rapport with our young people

Interested in joining us

At Witherslack Group inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives lived experiences and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace well be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team were better able to support the children young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive grow and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD