Administration Assistant
Woodside Academy
Erith
- £26,275 - £27,052 pro rata
- Expired
- Salary:
- FTE 29,064-29,924 (Pro-rata £26,275-£27,052)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 13 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 15 March 2026
Job overview
Administration Assistant
Post Title: Administration Assistant
School: Woodside Academy
Location: Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB
Status: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (8.15am-4.30pm)
Working weeks per year: 41 weeks
Grade: LSEAT Payscale 18-19 (FTE £29,064-29,924)
(Pro-rata: £26,275-£27,052)
Post Start Date: 13th April 2026 or asap
Closing Date for applications: 15th March 2026
About Woodside Academy
Woodside Academy is an all-age special school, (EYFS-Post 16) for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism. The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school. Parents and Carers tell us how much difference Woodside makes.
About our Vacancy
We are seeking to appoint a talented Administration Assistant to work in our busy school office. The successful candidate will work alongside our dedicated office staff and will be required to deliver a professional front-of-house service to all stakeholders and to provide varied administrative duties to support school processes, the Senior Leadership/Teaching Team and the Office Manager.
We are interested in someone:
With relevant school office experience, including school MIS system (ie. Arbor, Sims), Parentmail.
Who is very well organised, enjoys variety and is good at prioritising and able to work at a fast pace.
Who is a good communicator and used to dealing with the public.
Enjoys working in a busy environment and has a flexible approach.
Prioritises safety and confidentiality in all areas of work.
In return we can offer you:
To work in a safe, successful and inclusive school community.
To have access to a wide range of resources and support to help you in the role.
To work as part of an experienced, friendly and supportive office team.
Opportunities to develop your skills and talents.
Free parking on site.
Advantages of belonging to a multi-academy trust, e.g. discounts on gym and wellbeing services, access to free and confidential Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes
References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
Woodside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
Woodside Academy is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
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About Woodside Academy
This special, over-subscribed academy offers provision for 4–19-year-olds with Autism (ASD) and moderate learning needs.
Our calm, caring, welcoming and purposeful environment ensures that every child is well supported, with learning and therapy tailored to individual needs.
We value trust, honesty and kindness and focus on helping our pupils to become happy and confident.
We prepare our pupils for all stages of development by raising their achievement and helping them to develop strong communication skills. This ensures they can be heard, are informed and can make meaningful choices – which are all key to future success.
We also focus on the development of independence and social communication and interaction with our rich, child-centred curriculum. This is tailored to individual need, ability and wellbeing – encompassing ambitious academic and holistic aspirations as our young people journey towards adulthood.
At the end of Year 11, pupils achieve qualifications in English, Maths, Science and a vocational subject. They may choose either to progress onto local colleges or to remain at Woodside for their sixth form education. Our young people typically access a range of further education courses according to their interests and ability, with staff and external advisors providing support and guidance regarding the progression options on offer to them.
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