Part-Time Admin Assistant (3 Days Per Week) - Fixed Term

Birtley House Independent School, West Kingsdown

• Ref:KCC886-6136-42S
• Posted:25/03/2026
• Pay:KS B (£25,126 pro rata - 22.5 hours per week)
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:02/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 20th April 2026

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We are recruiting an experienced, happy, and efficient Part-Time Admin Assistant to join our small, friendly school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. This is a varied role in a supportive environment, providing key administrative support and helping ensure the smooth running of the school office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing general office administration, emails, and telephone enquiries

• Maintaining pupil records, attendance, and invoicing systems

• Following Safeguarding procedures and GDPR compliance

• Supporting the Health, Safety, and Welfare of staff

• Working closely with Special Educational Needs pupils

• Supporting the Headteacher with admin tasks

• Assisting with school events and general administrative tasks

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working in a school office

• Knowledge of School Information Management Systems, ideally including iSAMS

• Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills

• Patience, a sense of humour, and a desire to work in a small, friendly school

• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs is highly desirable but not essential

Birtley House Specialist School is fully committed to diversity and equal opportunities employment.

Important: Applications must be submitted via Kent Teach only; CVs will not be accepted.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

We are a small, nurturing independent rural school set within a peaceful countryside environment, dedicated to supporting children with additional learning needs. Our pupils are aged 5–11 years (Year 1 to Year 6) and benefit from a warm, supportive community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to thrive.

Our school specialises in supporting children with a range of needs, including specific and general learning difficulties, speech and language difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, dyspraxia and anxiety. Approximately 90% of our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), allowing us to provide highly individualised support tailored to each child.

We recognise that every learner is unique. While some of our pupils are working below age-related expectations, many demonstrate strong academic ability and achieve above expected levels when given the right environment and guidance. For these pupils, our focus is often on developing social communication, confidence and emotional wellbeing, alongside academic learning.

As a small school, we are able to create a calm, inclusive and supportive atmosphere, where pupils benefit from personalised attention, structured support and a strong sense of belonging. Our rural setting provides opportunities for outdoor learning, exploration and wellbeing activities that complement classroom learning.

Safeguarding the children in our care is at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to maintaining the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding practice. All staff share responsibility for creating a safe, respectful and supportive environment for every pupil.

All candidates will be expected to follow the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, social media screening and other employment vetting procedures in line with safeguarding regulations.

If you would like to learn more about our school and the work we do, we warmly encourage you to get in touch. We would be delighted to speak with you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah Whelan
• Address:Fawkham Road, West Kingsdown, Kent, TN15 6AY
• Telephone: 01474 853192
• Email: office@birtleyhouseschool.co.uk

Documents

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• Admin Assistant Job Description & Person Specification