Administrative Personal Assistant

Job description

About

Job Title: 

(Education & Independence Support)

Location: Baildon/Shipley (BD18) Office based with home visits (Remote/online considered for the right candidate)

Pay: £19.00 - £23.00 per hour (UMB), based on experience

Hours: 15-20 hours per week (Monday-Friday, approx. 3-4 hours/day)

Contract: Temporary (Linked to current EOTAS educational arrangements)

About the Role

We are seeking an organised, proactive and reliable Administrative PA to support a 19-year-old neurodivergent student (Autistic, ADHD) receiving an Education Otherwise Than at School (EOTAS) package.

This is

primarily an administrative position focused on providing organisational assistance, while supporting the young person to gradually develop the skills and independence needed for further education, university, employment and adult life.

Key Responsibilities

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Email & Communication Management: Support the student with managing inboxes, Identify important correspondence, deadlines and actions arising from emails, assist with drafting responses and build the student’s confidence in written communication.

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Organisation & Admin Support: Create and maintain to-do lists, assist in prioritising tasks, breaking down larger tasks into manageable steps maintain digital file systems and establish effective routines.

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Executive Functioning & Independence: Support planning, time management, and task initiation at a low-demand, anxiety-reducing pace.

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Education & Transition Support: Handle administrative tasks for the student's learning program, UCAS applications, and higher education/career research.

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Team Collaboration: Develop a trusting working relationship with the pupil, work closely with MDT, Undertake planned direct support or activities with the student where agreed and appropriate.

Requirements

Essential:

• Strong administrative background (e.g., PA, Executive Assistant, or administrative support).

• Excellent IT proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and digital task-management systems).

• Proactive, methodical, and reliable approach with exceptional attention to detail.

• Patient, flexible and neurodiversity-affirming communication style.

• Ability to work independently, use initiative and take responsibility for completing agreed tasks.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.

• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and professionals.

• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting autistic/ADHD young adults or individuals with executive functioning/communication challenges.

• Background as a DSA Specialist Study Skills Tutor/Mentor or SEND educational support.

• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle (for in-person duties).

• Non-smoker.

• Supporting individuals with executive-functioning difficulties.

• Experience of demand avoidance, anxiety or communication difficulties.

Why Join Us?

This unique role allows you to use your core administrative expertise to make a direct, positive impact on a young person's journey toward university, employment and independent adulthood backed by a supportive multidisciplinary team.

 

Let's Educate is a trading name of Integra Education North Ltd.

Let's Educate is an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or other protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and online background checks. Please note this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – all spent and unspent convictions must be declared. 

 

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