Administrative Assistant - Maternity Cover in Tonbridge

Please note: this is a fixed term maternity cover role from September 2026 - July 2027.

Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

You’ll be there to keep our busy school running smoothly, from supporting the senior administrator to running the reception day to day. With your efficient, professional approach you’ll be responsible for accurate files and production of reports.

Hilden Park school is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s and Speech, Language and Communication needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: full induction and on‑the‑job training.
• Holiday: full school holidays including bank holidays.
• Flexible benefits: life insurance and other benefits can be adjusted.
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
• Medical cover: coverage for optician or dentist appointments and high‑street discounts.
• Beautiful working environment: with very best facilities.
• Refer a friend scheme: that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.

The kind of person we’re looking for will:

• Have previous administration experience in a busy environment.
• Have a high degree of computer literacy.
• Be able to keep a lot of plates spinning.
• Be hard working, friendly and dependable and able to build a natural rapport with our young people.

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.