Job Description

Learning Together
St. Anthony's is an outstanding special school that caters for pupils aged 5-16 years with complex learning needs. The school is highly regarded in the community. Currently the school is one of the lead schools for the Outreach Programme with the Local Authority which is part of the West Sussex SEN hub initiative supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream education. The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare and safety of its pupils and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
Job Details
Office Administrator and Finance Assistant
Salary: Actual Salary 23,480-24,598
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus INSET
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week (Part time applications for four days per week would be considered)
Location: Chichester
Interviews: Monday 21st October 2025
Start date: Required as soon as possible
We are looking for a capable, organised and effective person to join our office team in this friendly Special School. Previous experience in a school office is highly desirable. A knowledge of MIS systems would be beneficial but not essential.
We can offer you:

• A supportive team with a passion for continuous improvement
• A commitment to professional development
• A collaborative working environment

What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication, IT and office
• Has experience of working in a busy environment
• Enjoys working with children and their
• Is able to communicate with a wide range of people and to treat all confidential matters with tact and discretion.
• Is a team player
• Is adaptable and willing to learn
• Works hard, is enthusiastic and self-motivated

Further Information
St Anthony's School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.
Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).
Once complete please return this to
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us at or contact us on 01243 785965
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.?
The reference number for this role is SCHO01154.
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Skills Required