Administration Assistant

Newton Bridge Academy is an all-needs specialist school catering for over 260 fantastic children and young people aged 4-19 years, with a broad range of needs and abilities . All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school was legally formed as Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship (GANF) on 1st January 2024 following the merger of Ambergate Sports College and The Grantham Sandon School, two schools that were judged to be ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted prior to the merger. The school’s name was officially changed from GANF to Newton Bridge Academy on 1st September 2025 to reinforce and celebrate our identity as one school. Our two sites are known as ‘Newton East Site’ which is situated towards the east side of Grantham town, and ‘Newton West Site’ which is to the west. Newton Bridge Academy is proud to be part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Our school motto is ‘Unique learners. Limitless learning.’ We see every member of our school community as a ‘unique learner’ capable of ‘limitless learning’, through the acceptance and celebration of diversity, pupils’ rights and the belief that all children and young people can learn, achieve and fully participate in school and wider community life, whatever their circumstances. At Newton Bridge Academy, we offer a high-quality pathway-based curriculum that is personalised to ensure our fantastic pupils make the best possible progress. Our staff are a talented, caring, resilient and ambitious team of people who are committed to displaying ‘visible kindness’ at all times and providing the best possible education, care and school experience for every pupil. “Behind every child who believes in themselves is an adult who believed in them first.” We are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and passionate Administration Assistant & Receptionist. Our work at Newton Bridge is guided by three core principles: visible kindness, deliberate botheredness and certainty in adult behaviour. These principles underpin our shared belief that feeling safe, understood and valued is the foundation for all learning. We are committed to enabling our pupils to learn, achieve and thrive in an environment that offers the highest standards of education, care and preparation for life beyond school. If you share our commitment to excellence and you are ambitious and ready to make a meaningful impact, we warmly encourage you to apply. Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role. The benefits we can offer: The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people. A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step. Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities. A rewarding role where no two days are the same! Flexible working opportunities from day one of your employment with CIT. Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions Access to an Employee Assistance Programme A Bike2Work Scheme For more information about this role or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Marie Harris-Duncan (Senior Administrator and HR) on marie.harris-duncan@newtonbridge-cit.co.uk or 01476 564994. Closing date for applications: Sunday 23 August at midnight. Interviews will take place: To be confirmed. CIT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.