Administrative Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-7051-639S
• Posted:04/11/2025
• Pay:Kent Scheme C
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:07/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 10th November 2025

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Administration Assistant

37 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 (15:30 on Fridays)

Term Time only + 1 extra week. Additional hours by negotiation

Nexus School is a vibrant and supportive special school dedicated to making a difference for children and young people with additional needs. We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Admin Assistant to join our Pupil Administration, HR & Reception team.

You will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth running of school operations, working across three key areas:

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has strong administrative and organisational skills.

• Can work accurately, efficiently and with attention to detail.

• Communicates confidently and professionally with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.

• Is adaptable, proactive and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment.

• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism at all times.

• Has GCSE Maths & English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.

Experience in a school or SEN environment is desirable but not essential.

Purpose of the job:

Pupil Administration

• Coordinate and minute EHCP/Annual Review meetings.

• Maintain accurate pupil records, trackers and care plans.

• Liaise with staff, families and external agencies.

Reception & Front of House

• Be the welcoming face of the school: managing calls, emails, ParentMail, post and visitors.

• Support with attendance, events, educational visits and daily administration tasks.

HR Administration

• Maintain employee records in line with GDPR.

• Support staff induction and absence administration.

• Assist with policy compliance and HR documentation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly and dedicated team.

• Make a real difference to children, young people and their families.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Supportive environment with strong teamwork and values.

Information about the school

Nexus : the school where excellence meets opportunity.

Nexus is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have a diagnosis of autism.

With currently 280+ pupils on roll, we continue to expand our provision and pupil numbers providing wonderful opportunities for our teaching and learning with a wide range of staff development routes.

Nexus invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and ambitious.

Nexus also has a small 40 student satellite provision in Wouldham

Job Contact Information

• Name:Nicki Riddle - Personnel
• Address:Upper Haysden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AA
• Telephone: 01732 771384
• Email: personnel@nexusschool.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Administration Assistant Job Description
• Child Protection Policy