School Business Support Officer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Preston, Lancashire |
| Area | Preston, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £13.68 - £15.50 per hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 55466654_1769774647 |
| Job Views | 38 |
- Description
School Business Support Officer
Location: Preston Start Date: ASAP Pay: negotiable Contract: Full‑time, 8-4pm, Long term
Veritas Education is supporting a specialist SEN school in Preston that is looking to appoint a confident and highly organised School Business Support Officer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration or finance experience who is passionate about supporting a school that makes a real difference for children with complex needs.
The Role
You will be a key member of the school's administrative and business support team, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations across finance, HR, and compliance. Typical responsibilities include:
- Providing administrative and operational support to the School Business Manager
- Managing finance tasks including invoicing, purchase orders, petty cash, and budget monitoring
- Supporting HR processes such as staff files, safeguarding checks, onboarding, and compliance
- Handling attendance data and supporting payroll administration
- Maintaining accurate records using systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom
- Liaising with external agencies, therapy teams, transport providers, and local authorities
- Supporting office functions including reception cover when required
- Ensuring all safeguarding and GDPR procedures are followed at a high standard
- Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN professionals
Why This School?
This Preston-based SEN school supports children with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism and communication difficulties
- Learning disabilities
- SEMH needs
- Complex medical needs
The school is warm, welcoming, and highly supportive, with a focus on teamwork, compassion, and creating a positive environment for both students and staff.
What We're Looking For
- Experience working in a school office or in an SEN setting (desirable)
- Strong administrative or finance background
- Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills
- Ability to work sensitively and professionally within an SEN environment
- Experience with MIS systems (SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom) preferred
- Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
Why Work With Veritas Education?
- Weekly pay
- Support from a dedicated specialist SEN recruitment consultant
- Access to temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free safeguarding training
- Opportunity to develop your school business administration career
If you are interested, or know anyone who is, please apply with your CV or call 01772846610.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
