Admin Assistant

  
 
  
 Work Location  Mill Water School, East Budleigh, Devon
 Contract  Permanent  
 Salary
 
 Full time equivalent of £24,926 per annum
 (£12.92 per hour)
 Hours
 
 
 9.00am-3.30pm (Mon-Fri)
 30 hours per week (5 days)
 39 weeks per year plus holiday entitlement
 Closing Date  22nd October 2025
 Interview date  w/c 20th October 2025
Admin Assistant Job Description
Application Form

Mill Water is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust who are redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.

Mill Water School is an all-age special school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, including Autism. The school stands in the grounds of Bicton College. Our beautiful, rural surroundings provide unrivalled opportunities for outdoor learning.

From EYFS through to Post 16, our pupils access a bespoke learning and communication package to challenge their educational progress, working in partnership with multi-agency professionals and families.

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed people to join our school. A successful candidate will need to be tolerant, and understanding, show care and concern whilst being fair and consistent. They must be resilient and committed to improving outcomes for pupils and a good sense of humour is essential.

We are looking for someone who is organised and calm to join our office team. Ideally, experienced working within a clerical role preferably from a school setting but the right personal qualities can be as important.

We are looking for someone who is personable with excellent communication skills, and the ability to undertake tasks with initiative, work within agreed time-frames, be willing to learn new systems and be capable of flexible working to support the central team. Dealing with personal data with upmost confidentiality is key.

We offer comprehensive induction training, as well as ongoing professional development.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Paula Harris on 01395 568890 or email vacancies@millwater.devon.sch.uk

Your completed application form should be returned to vacancies@millwater.devon.sch.uk

Please note that CVs will not be accepted and application is via the official form only. We will not be providing feedback for applications which are not shortlisted. The application window will be closed once we have a successful field. So please don't delay in submitting your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. 

Special Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.