At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as an Admin Assistant, managing a busy school office and providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Thomas Bewick School, a supportive environment for autistic children and young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a friendly team.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with training and support provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Ideal for current Admin Assistants, Business Admin or Customer Service Apprentices, and college leavers.
The predicted salary is between 27996 - 34218 £ per year.
Thomas Bewick School is seeking two enthusiastic Admin Assistants to join their team: one on a part-time basis and one on a full-time basis. The position would suit:
- Current Administrative Assistants
- Newly Qualified Business Admin or Customer Service Apprentices
- College leavers who are interested in a career in administration
The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload and respond to the many interruptions of a busy school office. The successful applicant needs to be committed, flexible and motivated in their work. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.
Some of the main duties of the role include:
- Working in a busy office/reception area and providing excellent levels of customer service
- Maintenance of administrative systems including school management information systems
- Providing exams assistant support
- Liaising with staff, pupils and parents to meet the requirements of the academy including arranging events, work experience and administering cover for absent staff
Thomas Bewick School is a specialist provision for autistic children and young people. We cater for children and young people aged 3-19 years with a range of abilities and differences associated with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and all of our pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Thomas Bewick School but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.
Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust include:
- A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
- Opportunities for career development and support through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
- Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates
- Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
- Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
- Bike 2 Work scheme
The successful candidate will be welcomed into the Trust, so if this sounds like the role for you, please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.
Prosper Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for Disclosure from the DBS.
This role will include Regulated Activities and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure is required for this post.
Closing Date: 23/11/2026 12:00pm
Interview: W/C 30th November
Start Date: 1 January 2027
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