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Administrative Assistant

Job Introduction

Special School Administrative Assistant Vacancy

📍 Location: Cherrywood Campus, Farnborough

📅 Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days

💰 Salary: Salary range C -D depending on experience and qualifications

📌Closing Date: 17th of July 2026 (Noon)

Interviews: W/C 3rd of August 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Bring your organisational skills and initiative to a role that matters

We are seeking a friendly, confident and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school. This varied and rewarding role combines reception duties, administrative support for Health & Safety processes, and co-ordination of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) administration.

The role is advertised at Grade C; however, we recognise the value of specialist EHCP expertise. Candidates with proven EHCP Co-ordinator experience and a strong understanding of SEND statutory requirements may be considered for appointment at a higher grade, subject to experience and qualifications.

Your core responsibilities will include:

Acting as a first point of contact for staff, parents and visitors – providing a welcoming and professional front-facing presence.
Supporting day-to-day administration, including data input, filing, printing, minute-taking, and diary support.
Working closely with the Office Manager, the postholder will support the development and implementation of a robust and effective EHCP administration process that meets all statutory requirements.
Maintaining accurate records, logs and databases to support efficient school operations.
Managing and responding to internal and external communications in a clear, timely and solution-focused way.
Handling pupil information with sensitivity and in line with data protection standards.
Providing admin support to teams across the school – from pastoral to site, SEND to teaching staff – depending on the day’s needs.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has strong admin skills, with good attention to detail and excellent organisation.
Can work efficiently in a fast-paced, reactive environment with multiple priorities.
Is solution-focused, able to stay calm and think clearly when unexpected tasks arise.
Works proactively and takes ownership of their tasks, using initiative appropriately.
Communicates professionally and warmly with children, families, and colleagues.
Has experience working in administration (school experience is helpful, but not essential).
Has proficient skills in Microsoft 365 and is open to learning new systems – we use Microsoft 365, Arbor, CPOMS, Earwig, and Medical Tracker.

Why Henry Tyndale?

Be part of a growing school community that values every role equally.
Access ongoing training and CPD, with opportunities to gain new qualifications and take on greater responsibility.
Work in a collaborative, people-focused environment where initiative and ideas are welcomed.
Make a meaningful difference behind the scenes – helping to shape how we support pupils, families and staff every day.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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