Administrative Assistant - St Anthony's School

EMEA3 Recruitment; Chichester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Professional development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

St Anthony’s School is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the office team. The role is 21 hours per week, permanent, with potential for more hours in the future (term time plus INSET). Shifts are Monday to Wednesday, 8:15am to 3:45pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Knowledge of MIS systems like Bromcom is beneficial but not essential. The successful candidate will be organised, capable, and able to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy school office is desirable.
• Good IT skills and ability to use office software.
• Knowledge of MIS systems such as Bromcom is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong communication, discretion and ability to handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the school office.
• Assist with day-to-day reception and administration tasks.
• Manage records, data entry and confidential information with tact.
• Support pupils, staff and visitors in a professional manner.

Skills

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Office administration

Team player

Tools

Bromcom MIS

Job description

About Us

St. Anthony’s is an outstanding special school that caters for pupils aged 4-16 years with complex learning needs. The school is highly regarded in the community. Currently the school is one of the lead schools in ‘Novio’ 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.

Required for October 2026

Administrative Assistant

21 hours per week permanent contract – maybe more hours available in the future (term time plus INSET)

Monday-Wednesday, 8:15am to 3:45pm with 30 mins for lunch

Term Time plus INSET Days

Job Details

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, such as Bromcom, 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

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

Salary Range: Grade 6 SP 9

Actual Salary: £13,326 pending pay award

Further details from Helen on 01243 785965 or email: [e-mail]

The closing date for applications will be Monday 21st September 2026 at 9am

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29th September 2026

To find out more about the school view our website at: www.st-ants.org

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.