Administration Assistant

Unity Schools Partnership; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bridge Special School, Ipswich Campus, is part of Unity Schools Partnership. The role supports the admin team, SLT and pupils, acting as the main point of contact for communications with the school and visitors. This is a part-time, permanent post at 15 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

We welcome applicants who can contribute to an inclusive, supportive environment, with a commitment to safeguarding and effective communication. Interviews are scheduled for 11 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in reception or admin support desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the admin team, SLT and pupils.
• Be the main point of contact for communications with the school.
• Welcome visitors and manage telephone and email enquiries.

Skills

Communication

Reception

Organisation

Job description

Contract: Part Time, Permanent (15 hours per week / 38 weeks per year)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a popular special school, which is part of Unity Schools Partnership.

This role is based at the Ipswich Campus, supporting the admin team, SLT and pupils. You will be the main point of contact for communications with the school and welcoming our visitors.

The Bridge Special School is a popular school educating children and young people between the ages of 4 - 19 who have a wide range of communication, physical, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many of the pupils are on the Autistic Spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Ipswich and surrounding areas of Suffolk.

The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust. Unity Schools Partnership will be creating a network of special schools working together.

For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Jenkins Office Manager on [e-mail] or call 01473 556200.

Interviews: 11 November 2026

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part-time or as a job-share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.