Part-Time Administrative Assistant

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London

Blanche Nevile School is an exciting and innovative provision for deaf children aged 3-16. We have purpose-built premises on the sites of mainstream schools (one primary and one secondary) and a skilled team of deaf and hearing staff with a commitment to a bilingual approach (BSL and English). We are an expanding school with increasing numbers on roll.

The school is on a journey to ‘Outstanding’ following a ‘Good’ Ofsted (February 2023).

“Pupils enjoy coming to this special school. They feel safe and they are happy. All pupils learn British Sign Language (BSL) as well as English. Communication threads through everything at the school. BSL is a vital and vibrant aspect of school life. Pupils and adults communicate throughout the day with humour and warmth.” (Ofsted 2023).

We are looking for someone with:

Energy, enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills

Experience of office duties (answering telephone, taking messages, general typing etc)

Experience of working in a school would be desirable but not essential

Efficiency and organisational skills

A commitment to working as part of a team

A commitment to equal opportunities

BSL skills or a willingness to learn

We offer:

• Friendly, supportive staff
• A pleasant learning environment with a child centred approach