Administrative Assistant (Full Time)

Administrative Assistant

This temporary post (one year) will support the EHN Team in delivering high-quality support for students with special educational needs. The role includes secretarial, administrative and clerical duties across The Woodlands sites, with an initial base at Sacriston and work across other sites as required.

Location & Prerogatives

• Ferryhill, Durham (Broom Road, Ferryhill DL17 8AN)
• Other Woodlands sites as required
• Full time, temporary post for one year

Salary and Benefits

• £24,796 - £25,185 (Pro Rata)
• Term time pay: 38 weeks + 8 days public holidays + annual leave (27-32 days depending on service)
• Leave: 27 days for 5 years
• Payments in 12 equal monthly instalments

Key Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial, administrative and clerical support to the EHN Team.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, produce letters and spreadsheets.
• Facilitate communications with customers and internal stakeholders.

Candidate Qualifications

• Computer literate with proficiency in common office software.
• Experience working effectively in a team and in an office environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide accurate advice in spoken English.

Additional Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled people and those with health conditions and will make reasonable adjustments where required.

Application closing date: Monday 31 August 2026. Interview date: To be confirmed.

Contact: Danielle James - phone , email .