At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head of Post 16 with administrative tasks and facilitate communication.
- Company: Corbets Tey School, a successful special school with a supportive community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, professional training, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering diverse learners aged 16-19.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills and experience in educational support or PA roles.
The predicted salary is between 33987 - 33987 £ per year.
Corbets Tey School is a successful Special School and Post 16 with amazing students with a diverse range of learning difficulties aged between 16 and 19 years of age. We have supportive governors and strong relationships with the Local Authority and across our community.
We have a new opportunity for a highly organised, confident and creative individual who can demonstrate strong people skills alongside facilitating communication and collaboration across the provision. Our Post 16 provision is ambitious, inclusive and we work as a team to provide the best foundations and opportunities as we prepare our students to enter the adult world.
We are seeking to appoint a Personal Assistant to support the Provision Lead including family and transition support for students. The successful candidate will have a strong administrative background in either educational support or a PA role. You will have exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills and will need to communicate confidently with a variety of stakeholders both internally and externally, face to face, over the phone and in written correspondence.
The main responsibilities for the role:
- PA to the Head of Post 16, providing full administrative support where needed
- Liaison with parents, carers, further education providers and adult social care to support transition.
- Liaising with family practitioners to refer safeguarding and wellbeing concerns around Post 16 learners
- Supporting communication with teachers, parents, students and multiagency professionals
- Coordinate with members of the admin team to ensure efficiency and consistency of service to stakeholders at the Post 16 site
- Administrative support for meetings, events and communications to parents and carers
- Support teaching staff where appropriate with Post 16 activities and events
- Carrying out inductions for new agency staff allocated to support at Post 16 classes
Benefits offered:
- Access to Havering Pension scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- High quality professional training and career development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly work environment
Please apply online. Closing date for applications: Midnight on the 15th July 2026. Interviews will be arranged upon successful application. We reserve the right to close the job advert in advance of the specified closing date, if a successful applicant is found. Please submit your application as early as possible.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Everybody who works for the school is expected to share and promote this commitment and to have, or acquire, the relevant abilities, skills and knowledge to carry it out. This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.
PA to the Head of Post 16 and Pastoral Support Employer: Corbets Tey School Reference: SCH/26/340739 employer: Havering Schools
Corbets Tey School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow professionally. With access to high-quality training, a strong community focus, and a commitment to safeguarding, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs. Located in Upminster, the school fosters collaboration among staff, parents, and external agencies, ensuring a holistic approach to education and support.
