About this role
We need a reliable, efficient and exceptional Resources Administrator who has a flexible attitude to work. You will have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to manage a busy workload, plus the ability to cope with conflicting demands on deadlines. Previous experience in reprographics, preferably in a school environment, would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Riverside school is a specialist school which provides excellent education and support for its 360 plus pupils with varying complex needs. We have a ‘Total Communication’ approach to supporting our pupils’ ability to access and understand their learning. This includes using Makaton, a wide range of AAC ‘Alternative Augmentative Communication’ such as PECS, Visual Supports, Objects of Reference etc. This role will include regularly making and producing the types of supports that our pupils require to thrive. This role will provide the post holder with the opportunity to be innovative and contribute to the design and creation of resources, helping us to further extend and improve our offer, and support our pupil voice.
You will need to have strong administrational and organisational skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality and have excellent communication skills with staff and pupils alike. Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work is essential. You will also need creativity and be able to demonstrate a commitment to team working. You will need to be able to lift boxes and operate manual equipment.
If you would like to join a team that is hard working, flexible and with a positive and helpful attitude and a cheerful disposition you might just be who we are looking for!
Riverside School is a forward-thinking and innovative all-age special school with a diverse population: our 360 pupils are based on four sites, St Paul’s Cray, Beckenham, West Wickham and Phoenix (Bromley) in the London Borough of Bromley. Pupil, family and staff engagement is extremely important to us and we strive to involve the whole school community in making Riverside a safe, happy, and truly outstanding place for our pupils to learn. Our talented, multi-disciplinary staff team have the highest expectations of our pupils and we aim to provide the kind of specialist education which families want for their children.
At Riverside School we are committed to supporting your growth and development as a professional. Whatever your experience, you will receive the excellent support of a varied internal and external professional development programme. You will join a very successful, collaborative and committed staff team who will challenge and support you as you progress through your career.
Riverside School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment with enthusiasm and excellent attendance. All appointments will be subject to receiving satisfactory references; clearance of a full DBS check and satisfactory health clearance.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 13th November 2026
Interviews: Provisionally scheduled for the w/c Monday 23rd November 2026
For further details and an application form please visit the Working at Riverside section of our website www.riversideschool.org.uk; contact the School on 01689 870519 or by email to [email protected]
Previously shortlisted applicants for this position need not apply.