Location
Uxbridge

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£29,256 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a professional, organised, and friendly Administrative Assistant to support the smooth running of our school. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, manage communications, and provide essential administrative support to staff and leadership.

Your key responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records and managing pupil attendance, handling emails, letters, newsletters, and social media updates, supporting school events, training bookings, and resource ordering, welcoming visitors and managing reception duties, assisting with safeguarding procedures and pupil welfare, and providing general administrative support including filing, printing, and financial tasks.

Hawley Woods School provides a specialist environment primarily for autistic children and those needing a similarly adapted approach, with small classes of 6-8 pupils within a calm, nurturing setting. The school caters for children aged 7 to 16 years (Key Stages 2, 3 and 4). We support children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) who may be struggling with mainstream education or re-engaging after time out of school.

As part of Kedleston Group, we specialise in education and care for children aged 7-19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autistic spectrum condition (ASC), ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). We are committed to safeguarding and provide a supportive, inclusive environment where your work will have real purpose and impact.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, a supportive and friendly school community, and an attractive benefits package including access to health and well-being programmes with a confidential 24/7 helpline and counselling service, discounts on retail, travel and leisure, a cycle to work scheme, and generous life cover.

Experience
- Experience in a school or administrative role is desirable but not essential.

About you
- Organised, reliable, and a team player.
- Strong ICT and communication skills.
- Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality.
- Friendly and professional with the ability to manage reception duties and support pupil welfare.

Qualifications
- GCSEs in English and Maths are essential.
- Familiarity with Arbor MIS and safeguarding procedures is desirable.