Ripplevale Upper School

Woodlands; Deal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent special school in Deal is seeking an enthusiastic Therapist Administrator to support a dedicated team for secondary pupils with ASD. This part-time role involves 25 hours a week, focusing on managing administrative tasks, handling enquiries, and ensuring referrals are managed efficiently. Ideal candidates should possess prior administration experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully in an educational setting and provides a nurturing environment for children.

Qualifications

• Prior administration experience is essential.
• Confidence using office systems required.
• Ability to work calm and professional in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming enquiries via telephone and email.
• Manage referrals efficiently.
• Support the dedicated team of therapists with administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive organization

Job description

Ripplevale School is a successful Independent Special School for pupils aged between 6-18. We provide a nurturing and caring environment for pupils with ASD.

At Ripplevale School, we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and resilient Therapist Administrator at our Upper School in Ripple, Deal for our Secondary pupils.

This is a part‑time position of 25 hours per week Monday to Friday plus 70 hours inset a year, currently after school on a Tuesday – 2 hours per week.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join and support our dedicated team of therapists. The successful candidate will play a key role in the smooth running of the service by managing day‑to‑day administrative tasks and acting as a first point of contact for enquiries.

Responsibilities will include handling all incoming enquiries via telephone and email and managing referrals efficiently. The role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively within a busy team environment.

Essential requirements include prior administration experience, confidence using office systems, and the ability to work calmly and professionally while supporting a fast‑paced and demanding service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to the effective delivery of support services within an educational setting.

We encourage visits to our schools and would love for you to come and meet our wonderful children and staff and see us in action. Should you wish to take up this opportunity, please email Human Resources.

To join our highly collaborative and supportive team, please email [e-mail] to request an application pack. Applications are only accepted on a Ripplevale School application form. CVs on their own will be rejected.

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with the children as part of the selection process.

Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to:

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be required to have an online search undertaken. This is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding Policies.

Please note

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.