Admin and Finance Support Assistant

LIFE Education Trust; Tendring; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

LIFE Education Trust has opened a new independent special school to support SEMH needs. We seek an organised Admin and Finance Support Officer for part‑time mornings, with hours expanding as the school develops.

You will be the first point of contact, providing professional administrative support, maintaining records and supporting school systems to ensure smooth day‑to‑day running.

Qualifications

• Experience of administration (school experience desirable but not essential).
• Confidence in using office IT systems (Bromcom, CPOMs, PSF, iCompleat desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and experience of invoices and financial reconciliation (school experience desirable but not essential).
• Work accurately and efficiently.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day administration of the school.
• Process orders in line with school procedures.
• Assist with budget monitoring and financial record keeping.
• Provide general administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the school.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all time.

Skills

Administration experience

Office IT systems

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Tools

Bromcom

CPOMs

PSF

iCompleat

Job description

LIFE Education Trust has opened a new independent special school to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The Haefen, set in a beautiful open location, on farmland, with access to woodland and a private beach area, aims to create a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment where every young person feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Our school provides a highly supportive setting with small class sizes, a strong pastoral approach and a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for children who may have experienced barriers to learning in mainstream education.

We are seeking a highly organised and reliable Admin and Finance Support Officer to provide part‑time administrative and financial support to the school's leadership team and wider staff. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school office.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and staff, providing professional and friendly administrative support while maintaining accurate records and supporting school systems, initially for mornings only. The hours will grow as the school develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day administration of the school
• Process orders in line with school procedures
• Assist with budget monitoring and financial record keeping
• Provide general administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the school
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all time

The Ideal Candidate must

• Have experience of administration (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Have confidence in using office IT systems (Bromcom, CPOMs, PSF, iCompleat desirable but not essential)
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have knowledge and experience of invoices and financial reconciliation (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Work accurately and efficiently
• Understand the importance of confidentiality within a school setting
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

Personal Qualities

• Resilient, calm and patient
• Empathetic with a passion for supporting young people
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Excellent organisational skills