Overview
Forward Education Trust, The Bridge School – Coppice View Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6UE. An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an Administrative Assistant to play a key role at The Bridge School. The Bridge School is part of Forward Education Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust established in 2017 serving special schools across the West Midlands area.
The Bridge educates children with complex and multiple needs. Children may have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some children have additional needs including visual impairment and hearing impairment and behaviour difficulties. We currently have 90 children in school, but this may grow over the coming few years.
The successful candidate will be professional, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. They will be able to multitask and manage a varied workload prioritizing in a fast-paced environment. They will have strong ICT, literacy and communication skills.
Working with our small friendly school office team offers an exciting range of challenges, you are at the centre of the efficient working of our school working directly with our most important stakeholders – our children, their families and our staff. You will have a direct impact on helping to ensure our school remains successful in the care and education of our children.
Key responsibilities
* Providing an efficient and effective administrative service to the school
* Providing excellent reception and switchboard support to the school
* Administration of pupil records including pupil attendance and dinners
* Supporting with financial administration including raising purchase orders and administering online parent payments
Salary, hours & start date
Location: The Bridge School – Coppice View Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6UE
Salary: FET Range D – FTE £24,891 - £26,930 - (pro rota) Actual £21,409 - £23,163
Hours: 36.5 hours per week - Term Time Only
Start Date: To be confirmed
Closing date & interview
Closing Date: 6th October 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Requirements & compliance
The successful candidates may be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Forward Education Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries: Human Resources Services
Notes
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