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Finance Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

  • Ref:KCC886-6047-317S
  • Posted:10/07/2025
  • Pay:£26,000
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • App Close Date:24/07/2025 at 09:00
  • Interviews:tbc

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient person to join our friendly school to assist and support the Bursar. The ideal candidate will have experience in a financial post with a knowledge of invoicing and financial reporting and should be fully conversant with Microsoft and Google applications, especially excel/google sheets.

Candidates should be able to work with minimal supervision, be organised, with the ability to meet deadlines and have an excellent eye for detail.

To join our highly collaborative and supportive team, please email hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk to request an application pack. Applications are only accepted on a Ripplevale School application form. CVs on their own will be rejected.

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will require an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

We reserve the right to close the application process early dependant upon number of applications received.

Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to:

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be required to have an online search undertaken. This is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding Policies

Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 

 

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day SEN school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

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Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jane Norris
  • Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
  • Telephone: 01304 373866
  • Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.