Admin Assistant

St James; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Welcoming team

Happy working environment

Friendly staff

Job summary

St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery in Colchester is seeking an Admin Assistant to join the school office. This part-time, permanent role supports day-to-day administration during term time plus inset days, with a welcoming team and opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will communicate well with parents and staff, work as part of a team, and demonstrate a professional, organised approach while supporting attendance and general office duties.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with parents, carers and staff.
• Teamwork and a collaborative approach in a busy school office.
• Professional attitude and reliable conduct at all times.
• Strong organisational skills and careful record-keeping.
• Ability to use own initiative and manage multiple tasks.
• Remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing needs.
• Good sense of humour and positive approach.
• Commitment to the values and ethos of our Church school.
• Experience supporting attendance in a primary school would be helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support in the school office.
• Communicate with parents, carers and staff to coordinate daily operations.
• Support attendance, enrolment and basic HR-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Professional attitude

Organisation

Initiative

Calm under pressure

Sense of humour

Church school values

Attendance support experience

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Admin Assistant

St James' CofE Primary School and Nursery, Colchester

Job Ref No. ECC2149-167 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 18/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: On a rolling basis

Job Description

Post:

Admin Assistant

Hours:

31.25 hours per week (08:30 to 15:30 Mon to Thu and 08:30 to 14:15 Fri), 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days and one week in the holidays)

Contract:

Permanent contract

Salary:

Scale 3, Point 6 £18,817.97 (31.25 hours) per annum (full time equivalent salary £25,989)

Start date:

ASAP

Location:

St James the Great Church of England Primary and Nursery School Colchester

Our school has been serving the community for over 150 years, and we provide a caring and nurturing environment for all the children attending St James'.

The successful applicant will work within the school office at St James' Church of England Primary School and Nursery.

Knowledge of Arbor is preferred, but training will be provided to the successful applicant.

The successful candidate must:

• communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils
• work well as part of a team
• display a professional attitude
• have good organisational skills
• be able to use their own initiative
• remain calm under pressure
• have a sense of humour
• be committed to supporting the values and ethos of our Church school
• Experience of supporting attendance in a primary school setting would be an advantage

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the job role and the skills we require.

For further information, please contact Maria Chinegwu ([e-mail]).

We can offer:

• friendly, polite, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• a welcoming school with a friendly and dedicated team.
• support and professional development opportunities.
• a happy working environment

We warmly welcome visits to the school to discuss the post

Applications closing date is Midnight 18th of September 2026

Interviews will be held on rolling basis

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS check and additional pre- employment checks. A full job description and person specification, our Privacy Notice and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.

Information about the School

As a Church of England school, we have Christian Values at the centre of all we do as we teach the children how to aim high, using their skills and talents to achieve whatever they aim for.

Learning at St James' is exciting and fun, children get messy and enjoy talking about their learning. Classrooms are vibrant and full of resources to make sure that pupils obtain the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to thrive. Our pupils are hard-working individuals who enjoy their learning and who support each other to improve.

Our Christian school has a strong ethos to ensure pupils achieve. The school has a supportive staff team who are committed to improving learning outcomes for pupils.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Documents

• Advert
• Job Description
• Recruitment and selection policy
• Privacy Policy
• EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

Contact Information

Maria Chinegwu

Guildford Road, Colchester

Essex, CO1 2RA

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]