HR Administrative Assistant

• Hillside Special School
• Address: Hitchcock Place Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1NN
• Salary: 25185 - 25989 per annum pro rata* (13.05 - 13.47 per hour)
• Hours: 37 hours per week 39 weeks per year term time only (includes five PD days).
• Contract: Permanent (subject to a six-month probationary period) required as soon as possible.
• Reference: 8831.

Due to the ever-increasing numbers of pupils Hillside Special School are seeking an engaging and highly motivated person with a warm personality to join the very friendly and supportive team at our all-age special school for pupils with severe profound and multiple learning difficulties. We have 92 children on roll.

As one of the first points of contact for our many visitors and callers a professional appearance with a friendly helpful and welcoming attitude is essential.

You will be joining the two existing admin and finance staff in our main school office and will be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support. You will report directly to the Business Manager.

Are you professional organised and do you pay close attention to detail

Are you able to use your initiative well to assess situations quickly and act accordingly using a common-sense approach whilst continuing to ensure you follow embedded processes and procedures

Would you like to work in a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same

Confidentiality professionalism and the ability to remain discreet at all times are vital. A good sense of humour a considerate and cheerful nature and a positive can do attitude are all essential.

The staff are friendly and supportive and as a school we are passionate about equality and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age gender race beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally without compromise.

Working pattern:

8.30am - 4.30pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday (with a 30-minute lunch break)

8.30am - 4pm Friday (with a 30-minute lunch break)

*Salary payments are made in 12 equal monthly payments.

To find out more

We actively encourage applicants to see our school in action before applying for vacancies. If this post is of interest to you and you would like to find out more information and have a tour of the school please contact Shelley Jackson Deputy Headteacher or Lizzi Murphy Headteacher by email to including your full name and the job title in the subject line.

How to apply

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role and you want to make a real contribution to our school even if you do not meet all the criteria we would welcome an application from you. All applications must be made on an official application form and must be accompanied by a covering letter. CVs cannot be accepted.

Full details an application pack and how to apply can be found on the school website.

Please send your completed application form to or in the post to Hillside Special School Hitchcock Place Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1NN.

Closing date: 10am 21 May 2026.

Interview date: 9 June 2026.

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This school 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 is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Orderand 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and childrens barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.

We would ask that all applicants read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and our Safer Recruitment before applying (these can be found via links within this advert on our school website).