Administrative Support Assistant (Heathfield Community College)

Hours of work: 34 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)

(As the position is part-time/term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 19 June 2026 Midday

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Heathfield Community College (Cade Street, Heathfield TN21 8RJ)

Phone: 01435 866066

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Website: https://www.heathfieldcc.co.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Administrative Support Assistant (within the Learning Support Department)

• 34 hours per week
• Term Time Only and some holiday working
• Working pattern and holiday hours to be discussed at interview
• Local Single Status Grade 3
• £24,796 per annum (actual salary equates to £19,686)
• Permanent

Pride. Ambition. Community

The successful candidate will join an established team of educational staff and will work to ensure there is admin and resourcing in place to support the effective and efficient running of the department. They will support the Head of Department with daily tasks and planning and preparation for the department as a whole. No experience of special educational needs is required as the role is admin based however for candidates with an interest in this area it would provide opportunities for contact with families and outside agencies which would enhance the successful candidates understanding.

Please contact Elaine Burgess, SENDCO for further details and an informal discussion about the vacancy at [email protected] or 01435 866066. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date should we have a suitable candidate.

Please see our website for an information pack and application form.

Closing date: Please complete and return your completed application form to [email protected]

Start date: September 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake, or currently hold, a DBS enhanced clearance for this authority.

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.