Administration Assistant

Cann Bridge School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £8,320.00 - £8,590.00 Annually (Actual)

Administration Assistant job summary

Reporting to the HR & Office Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the school’s day-to-day operations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the smooth and effective running of a values-driven school community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

First point of contact dealing with parents and visitors to the school

Dealing with telephone queries and opening and distributing mail.

Typing of documents and correspondence as required (including confidential minutes)

Maintenance of pupil data on Bromcom to ensure the whole database of all pupils is constantly kept up to date thus enabling the production of accurate internal and external reporting when required for attendance, registration and free school meals.

Maintain registration and attendance data. Obtain information from parents for reason of absence.

Responsible for admissions/new intake data. Forwarding information of leavers to new school.

Keep up to date and accurate filing systems for ease of both computer and hard copy.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience in office administration (school or public sector experience is desirable)

Is confident using various computer systems (Microsoft Office, Excel)

Has excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Can manage multiple deadlines and work independently

Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

Training will be provided for the right candidate. Experience in education (e.g. Bromcom, MCAS) would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Cann Bridge School, we live and breathe our mantra, vision, and values. You will join a committed and collaborative team working hard to improve outcomes for every child. We are proud of our positive culture and the difference we make each day in the lives of our pupils.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. For any questions or to arrange a visit, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Cann Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Cann Bridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cann Bridge School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• Size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cann Bridge School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cann-bridge-school

Cann Bridge School is a registered Plymouth City Council Local Authority maintained special school for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years. Located in Estover, Plymouth, learners travel from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall to learn, with capacity for 108 learners.

The school is designated as one for children and young people with complex needs; with their cognition and learning needs identifying a severe learning difficulty. Most learners have complex communication and interaction needs, including those identified as part of a specific learning difficulties associated with Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Condition, physical disabilities or a complex medical condition. All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

To learn more about Cann Bridge School and the wonderful things happening, please visit our:
• Website: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/cannbridgeschool
• School Newsletters: www.cannbridgeschool.co.uk/families/newsletters-forms

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