Job Description

The Bridge School

Birmingham
24,891 - 26,930 per year

Salary:

FET Range D - FTE 24,891 - 26,930 - (pro rota) Actual 21,409 - 23,163

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 November 2025

Apply by:

6 October 2025

Job overview

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Administrative Assistant







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: 6th October 2025


Interview Date: To be confirmed

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 will include;





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


The Trust is committed to providing continuous professional development for all staff and will endeavour to offer a supportive, motivating, and engaging working environment. We also offer sector competitive pay, a 24/7 employee support helpline, access to FET HUB - our rewards and wellbeing platform, as well as working with a supportive team in a friendly and inclusive working environment.


Forward Education Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest quality staff. To do this, we have an Employee Value Proposition offering a range of benefits to help our staff on a personal and professional level, which includes:


Teacher Pension or Support Staff Local Government Pension - Employer Contribution


FET HUB - information all in one place, access to a range of benefits


Paid for Health Cash Plan - employee and dependent children benefit - option to add partner


Employee Questionnaire - Consultation with staff on a range of issues and ideas


Salary sacrifice scheme - Cycle to Work Scheme


Access to the NHS approved Thrive App - to support mental health & well-being


Comprehensive induction and probation support and an ongoing performance management & appraisal system


Easy purchase scheme (salary deduction) - Smart Tech in association with Currys


Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - free, totally confidential advice, with face-to-face consultations


Personal & professional learning & development - including FLICK online learning and other resources


Access to discounts and offers from Reward Gateway and MyPerks


Occupational Health Service - accessible to support the needs of individual staff


Staff recognition - e-cards to celebrate success among colleagues


Mental Health First Aiders


Policies being developed to support positive health & well-being:Family Friendly Working, Special Leave of Absence, Flexible Working, Menopause


Staff recognition - awards throughout the year, in line with Trust behaviours and values


A commitment to develop new ideas to show we really value what you do for our children





The Trust may review applications upon receipt and may call applicants for interview prior to the advert closing date. Therefore, you are encouraged to make an early application for this role and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date.


Please note that only fully completed Forward Education Trust Application forms will be accepted; we will not read accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) or accept them in place of an application form.





If you do not hear from the school within 14 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted. The successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to 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.


The Bridge School is an international educational institution located in Europe, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth for our students.

Position: Administrative Assistant
Contract Terms: Permanent
Position Type: Administration Assistant

Skills and Qualifications:Minimum qualification of Certificate in Business Administration or related field At least 2 years of experience in administrative roles Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Attention to detail and accuracy in work


Values and Attitudes:
As an Administrative Assistant at The Bridge School, we expect you to embody the following values and attitudes:Commitment to supporting the school's mission and vision Professionalism in all interactions with staff, students, parents, and visitors Adaptability to handle various tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment Respect for confidentiality when handling sensitive information Team player mentality with a willingness to collaborate with colleagues


If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about contributing to our school community as an Administrative Assistant on a permanent basis, we encourage you to apply.

About

The Bridge School

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The Bridge School

Coppice View Road, Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B73 6UE
United Kingdom

+44 121 464 8265

The Bridge School is a primary special school located in Sutton Coldfield and our pupils come from all over Birmingham. Our sense of community is strong and we work hard to form links and positive relationships with all our families. All children who attend The Bridge School have an Education and Health Care Plan. We educate children with complex and multiple needs and children may have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many have communication difficulties and some children have additional needs including visual impairment and hearing impairment, behaviour difficulties and physical and/or sensory needs. We place high value on our relationships with parents and carers and our wider school community and we strive to work in partnership to ensure that all our children can reach their full potential.



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.

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