Administration Assistant in Bromley

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As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our close-knit and supportive team at Baston House School, located in Bromley.

About the Role

As our new Administration Assistant, you will play a vital front-facing role within the school, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of operations. You will work as part of a friendly and collaborative administration team, providing comprehensive, high-quality, and confidential support to both staff and pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has previous experience in a school setting and is confident handling front-of-house responsibilities, managing administrative systems, and supporting staff and senior leaders in a fast-paced, purposeful environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective, timely, and confidential administrative support to staff, managers, and the wider school community.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documents are securely and confidentially stored at all times.
• Respond flexibly and promptly to urgent or last-minute requests from staff or school leadership.
• Support fellow administrators with collaborative tasks and shared duties during busy periods.
• Help ensure the school operates efficiently within agreed budgets and contribute to cost awareness.
• Be vigilant regarding Health & Safety and take action to minimise or report risks.
• Carry out all responsibilities in line with Company policies, with particular focus on safeguarding, child protection, and behaviour policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting (desirable)
• Confidence in a front-of-house or customer-facing role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office; knowledge of school systems such as SIMS is desirable but not essential
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
• Highly organised, proactive, and a strong team player

About The School

Baston House is an independent day specialist provider of education and care for young people and adults aged 5 to 19 years who have been diagnosed with Autism (ASC).

Baston House School ensures that our school environment supports learning and promotes the well-being of pupils and staff through a strong sense of community cohesion. Creating a sense of community, develop social understanding, improve well-being, enhance academic achievement, and develop independence are at the root of our school community. We work hard to provide a safe school where pupils are included in every aspect of school life.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• 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

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.