Receptionist and HR Assistant - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Nexus Foundation Special School, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-7051-643S
• Posted:12/12/2025
• Pay:KENT SCHEME B
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:04/01/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:Week commencing 12th January 2026

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Part-time Receptionist / HR Assistant

Nexus School, Tonbridge

Nexus School is a forward-thinking and inclusive special school in Tonbridge, supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with severe, profound and complex needs, including autism. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment for our pupils, and we value the vital role that our support staff play in enabling this.

We are seeking to appoint a Receptionist / HR Assistant to join our friendly and professional administration team. This is a key role within the school, providing high-quality reception, HR and administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide a welcoming and professional reception service, acting as the first point of contact for pupils, parents, visitors and contractors.

• Support HR administration, including staff onboarding, record keeping and general HR enquiries.

• Assist with a wide range of administrative tasks to support the wider school team.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy school environment.

Key Information

• Hours: 2 days per week (Wednesdays + 1 other day to be agreed),

  08:00 - 16:00 (time is non negotiable. Term Time Only + 1 week

• Contract: Permanent

• Salary: Kent Scheme B

• Reporting to: HR Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding and induction of new staff

• Maintain accurate electronic HR and staff records

• Assist with absence management and training records

• Provide an efficient and friendly reception service

• Manage incoming calls, emails, post and ParentMail messages

• Undertake general administrative duties including data entry, filing and record keeping

• Support pupil administration tasks such as attendance calls and registers

• Assist with arrangements for educational visits and other school activities

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• GCSE English and Maths (grade C or above, or equivalent)

• Experience in an administrative role within a busy office environment

• HR administration experience (school experience desirable)

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A professional, flexible and positive approach

• The ability to work confidentially with sensitive information

Please note:

• In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher.
• Nexus School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable.
• We reserve the right to close vacancies early, therefore, if interested please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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.

• HR Administration / Reception role job description
• Child Protection Policy