Administrator
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20,421.23 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, TA3 5PX |
| Company: | The Cambian Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 23299 |
Summary
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time only.
Salary Details: £20,421.23 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and dynamic Administrator to join our team. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic school Administrator who shares our vision and aspirations for the young people. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students.
The school:
Pupils blossom at this caring and happy school. Staff nurture pupils well and pupils feel valued and safe. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils learn to value their education because staff help them experience success. (HMI March 2022)
Cambian Somerset School is an independent secondary day special school supporting young people with autism located in Somerset very close to Taunton. The school is part of the Cambian Group a federation of 36 special schools across the country.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a receptionist, front of office representative or similar role.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional attitude and appearance.
- Experience of using a range of office IT packages e.g., Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent customer service.
- Multi-tasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
Key duties:
- To maintain and foster good relations with staff, young people, members of the public and professionals from other agencies.
- To carry out a range of confidential administrative functions under the direction of the Head Teacher, Bythnod & Hendre Manager and Director of Service.
- To oversee good health & safety and security of the reception, offices and buildings.
- To provide all aspects of administration support as required.
- To manage visitors and handle calls within the site.
Why work for us:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to progress in your career.
- Training opportunities either face to face or online.
- Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
- You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
- Supportive management and senior leads.
We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK`s biggest care providers.
Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer.
Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.