Job Title: Admin Assistant / Health & Safety Officer Location: Barnstaple Salary: £25,410 - £26,975 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm Our Client: Our client is an independent special school based in Barnstaple and Bideford, opened in 2015. Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022, the school caters for up to 60 pupils aged 7-19. It offers small group and individualised learning with a strong focus on social and emotional development, providing full-time education for pupils on roll as well as outreach and intervention services. The Role: Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to join their team as an Admin Assistant / Health & Safety Officer. In this role, you will: Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the smooth running of the school. Take on the responsibilities of Health and Safety Officer, ensuring the safety of both staff and students at all times. The Person: The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience in an administrative role. A good understanding of Health and Safety requirements. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. IT proficiency. The ability to remain professional and composed in the face of challenging behaviour. The Company: Our client is part of a nationwide group of schools, working with innovative professionals and taking a holistic approach to education. They focus on the emotional and social development of their students, providing a nurturing environment where children who may have been educationally overlooked can thrive. You will have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of these children, while working as part of a dedicated and supportive team. Company Benefits: Retail discounts Online GP Employee wellbeing programmes Pension scheme Eye tests Apply Now: If you are passionate about making a difference and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.