Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. Theres lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference

Youll be there to keep our busy school running smoothly, from supporting the senior administrator, to running the reception day to day. With your efficient, professional approach youll be responsible for accurate files and production of reports.

Lavender Lodge school resides within an 18th Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience a life changing love of learning. We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team and pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined the Witherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education, based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associated behavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted .

We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, youll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: Youll work hard at WG, so youll be rewarded with 35 days of annual leave including bank holidays

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
  check out our benefitshere

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schoolshere

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs
and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person were looking for will:

• Have previous administration experience in a busy environment

• Have a high degree of computer literacy

• Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning!

• Have excellent customer service skills

• Be hard working, friendly and dependable and able to build a natural rapport with our young people

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, well be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, were better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here.

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here.

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here.

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD

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