Administration Assistant

Cann Bridge School, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8EE

20 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

As one of the first people families, visitors and professionals meet or speak to, you will play a vital role in creating a positive experience for everyone who visits our school. This varied role combines reception duties, administration, communication and operational support within a specialist school that supports children and young people with severe and profound learning difficulties.

We are looking for someone who:

- Has strong organisational and administrative skills

- Enjoys working with people and providing excellent customer service

- Can manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

- Is confident using Microsoft Office and digital systems

- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and supporting children and young people

In return, we offer:

- A supportive and friendly team

- Bespoke professional development opportunities

- Access to excellent wellbeing support and employee benefits

- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

- The opportunity to work in a highly rewarding special school environment where every day matters

If you are looking for a part-time role that offers flexibility, purpose and the chance to be part of an exceptional school community, we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

To find out more and apply, please read the Candidate Information Pack and complete your application through MyNewTerm. CVs are not accepted.

Join Cann Bridge School and help us make every interaction count.

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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