Trust Admin Assistant – Maternity Cover (The Southfield Trust)
Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Info
- Job Identification 3603
- Job Category Education
- Posting Date 06/11/2026, 11:00 PM
- Locations Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
- Working Hours 32.5
- Salary From 19,515
- Salary To 19,515
- Working Pattern Part Time - term time
- Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
- Number of Openings 1
Job Description
Hours of work: 32.5
Working pattern: Part‑time, Term‑time only
Fixed‑term for: 1 year
This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018 and will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references.
We offer:
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Staff Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
- Opportunities for professional development
- A dynamic and creative work environment
- Salary of £19,515 (pro‑rata for 32.5 hours) based on Single Status Grade 4.9 (£25,185 FTE); terms: 46 weeks, 08:30–15:30, 5 days, 32.5 hrs per week with unpaid half‑hour lunch and a successful six‑month probationary review.
The Role
As an Administrative Assistant, you will support day‑to‑day operations in one of our schools. Your responsibilities include:
- Providing general clerical support, especially coordinating documentation of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP).
- Minute meetings and maintain pupil data on the Trust’s information system, Bromcom, and submit Census Returns.
- Providing main office cover when required.
- Using standard Microsoft software, including Excel.
- Communicating with Trust team members, professionals and agencies.
- MAY be required to work at any of our six sites permanently or as cover.
About You
- Genuine passion for education and the well‑being of children.
- Drive to deliver a high standard of customer service.
- Excellent communication and word‑processing skills.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust.
- Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
- Self‑motivated.
