Personal Assistant

PA to the Headteacher / Clerk to the Governors

Band E – SCP 9-15

37 hours per week - Term time only

£28,153 to £31,015 salary range pro rata

£14.59 to £16.08 per hour

Newfield School is an impressive, well-resourced special school in Blackburn, Lancashire, providing high-quality specialist education, care and therapy for children and young people aged 4-19 with a wide range of needs, including autism, PMLD, SLD, complex medical needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed PA to join our busy, demanding and rewarding school, starting in January 2027.

You will provide admin support to the Headteacher, wider SLT and the administration function in Business Services. The role will include diary management, taking minutes at meetings, supporting the headteacher with meetings, co-ordination of paperwork from a variety of stakeholders and general day to day administration. The role will include the use of Arbor and other school packages. Experience of work in a secretarial role is preferred.

This role is ideal for highly organised people who have experience of using Microsoft packages (in particular Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams) and like variety, multi-tasking and enjoy going the extra mile to help others whilst delivering a great administrative service in a busy and demanding environment.