Job Description

: Admissions Assistant

Hurst Lodge School, is an independent special school, dedicated to supporting children aged 7-19 years who have a range of additional needs. We pride ourselves on our nurturing environment, creative curriculum, and highly collaborative approach - ensuring every pupil feels understood, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.

Contract:

Term Time Only, Permanent.

Working Pattern:

2 days per week - ideally Wednesday and Thursday - 8.30-4pm (some flexibility can be offered)

Location:

On-site - Yateley Hampshire

Overview

We are seeking a professional, personable, and highly organised individual to provide dedicated support to the Admissions Team. This role combines administrative excellence with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the admissions process for prospective families, supporting the Head of Admissions.

This is an outward-facing role requiring discretion, empathy, and the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions Support (2 days per week)

Provide professional and welcoming support to the Head of Admissions. Assist with the planning and delivery of tours, open mornings, and visits for prospective families. Engage confidently with visitors, conveying the ethos, values, and strengths of the school. Support the administrative aspects of the admissions process, including data entry and correspondence, including overseeing the admissions inbox. Handle enquiries from prospective families with sensitivity, particularly when supporting those with additional needs or anxieties. Help ensure that every family receives a positive and personalised admissions experience.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Attributes

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Friendly, professional, and approachable manner with a genuine interest in people. Strong organisational and time-management skills, with attention to detail. Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion. Calm and empathetic approach, particularly when dealing with anxious families or sensitive situations. Confident IT user with proficiency in Microsoft Office and general administrative systems. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing demands. Team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.

Desirable

Experience working in an educational or admissions environment. Awareness and understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN). Experience providing administrative support.

Additional Information

The post is

term-time only

, 32 academic weeks, plus 2 weeks, with working days allocated across the week (2 days supporting Admissions). The role is based

on-site

at our Yateley campus and may occasionally require flexibility around key school events. The successful candidate will embody the school's ethos and contribute positively to its warm, inclusive, and professional culture.

Equal Opportunities

Hurst Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Safer Recruitment

The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with safer recruitment practices.

Closing date - 10am on Wednesday 21st January 2026

Interviews week commencing 26th January 2026

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 8,500.00-9,500.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person