Trust Admin Assistant – Maternity Cover; Southfield Trust

Trust Admin Assistant – Maternity Cover (The Southfield Trust)

Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom

• Job Identification 3603
• Job Category Education
• Posting Date 06/11/2026, 11:00 PM
• Locations Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
• Working Hours 32.5
• Salary From 19,515
• Salary To 19,515
• Working Pattern Part Time - term time
• Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Hours of work: 32.5

Working pattern:
Part‑time, Term‑time only

Fixed‑term for: 1 year

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018 and will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including satisfactory DBS Enhanced clearance and references.

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Staff Wellbeing – Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
• Opportunities for professional development
• A dynamic and creative work environment
• Salary of £19,515 (pro‑rata for 32.5 hours) based on Single Status Grade 4.9 (£25,185 FTE); terms: 46 weeks, 08:30–15:30, 5 days, 32.5 hrs per week with unpaid half‑hour lunch and a successful six‑month probationary review.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will support day‑to‑day operations in one of our schools. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing general clerical support, especially coordinating documentation of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP).
• Minute meetings and maintain pupil data on the Trust’s information system, Bromcom, and submit Census Returns.
• Providing main office cover when required.
• Using standard Microsoft software, including Excel.
• Communicating with Trust team members, professionals and agencies.
• MAY be required to work at any of our six sites permanently or as cover.

• Genuine passion for education and the well‑being of children.
• Drive to deliver a high standard of customer service.
• Excellent communication and word‑processing skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust.
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
• Self‑motivated.