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Sunningdale School - Administrative Assistant

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Posting date: 14 May 2026
Salary: £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Company: Sunderland City Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 296398

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Summary

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

SCHOOL: Sunningdale School

Address:andnbsp; Doxford Park Way, Sunderland

Tel: (0191) 5280440

Email:andnbsp; office@sunningdaleschool.com

Web:andnbsp; www.sunningdaleschool.com

Headteacher:andnbsp; Mr James Waller

Number on Roll: 159

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Administrative Assistant

Full time, Permanent andnbsp;

Grade 2 Point 5andnbsp;(andpound;22,320 - andpound;22,353 actual salary)

Term time only (39 weeks per year) 37h per week

Monday andndash; Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm

Friday 8.30am andndash; 4.00pm

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START DATE : September 2026

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Sunningdale School is a consistently outstanding specialist setting that offers a child centred curriculum for pupils with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (including those with Autism).

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Sunningdale Special School in Sunderland is looking for an outstanding member of support staff to join our administration team as we move into a new and exciting phase of our schoolandrsquo;s development. The role will involve working with children, parents, carers, staff and other professionals to deliver a wide range of school administrative duties.

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Working as part of a supportive and close knit admin team, key areas of strength will be the ability to build relationships, prioritise workload and organisational skills. Good communication and exceptional customer service are also essential.

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The successful candidate must have relevant experience of working in a similar environment or be able to offer evidence of the ability to succeed in this role.

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If you wish to apply for this job please return completed application forms (all parts) toandnbsp;office@sunningdaleschool.com

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Closing date: Friday, 12th June 2025 at 9am

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Interviews: Wednesday 24th June

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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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School safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Sunderland Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

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Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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