Admin Assistant needed in South Yorkshire

SEN Specialist School | South Yorkshire Full-Time | Term Time + Additional Weeks Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)

Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience in finance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs?

We are currently recruiting for an Admin & Finance Officer to join a welcoming and supportive SEN Specialist School. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator to play a key role in both the day-to-day running of the school office and financial administration processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide efficient administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, visitors, and general enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate pupil, staffing, and school records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and supplier payments.
• Support budget monitoring and financial reporting procedures.
• Reconcile financial transactions and maintain financial records.
• Assist with payroll administration and staff absence recording.
• Coordinate school communications, meetings, and diary management.
• Ensure compliance with school policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Support admissions, attendance monitoring, and other school office functions as required.

Requirements:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within an educational setting.
• Finance experience including invoicing, budgets, purchase orders, or bookkeeping.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• A professional, approachable, and confidential manner.

What the School Offers:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a specialist SEN setting.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

If you are an organised professional with strong administrative and financial experience looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.