Admin Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopton C of E Primary Academy is seeking a calm, friendly Admin Assistant to join our school community. The role offers 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7.30am–12pm, on a fixed-term basis for 12 months, with a pro rata salary of £24,795–£28,142. DBS checks will be required.

You will support administration, use Microsoft Office, and help maintain confidentiality while contributing to a caring team ethos in our Trust network.

Qualifications

• excellent computer skills (including proficiency with the Microsoft Office package)
• admin experience, ideally in a school setting
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• a flexible and proactive approach, being able to use initiative as required
• understanding of confidentiality
• strong organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to school staff
• Maintain confidential records and data
• Assist with day-to-day office tasks

Skills

Computer skills

Office package

Admin experience

Communication skills

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Hopton C of E Primary Academy
• Address: Hopton, Diss, Norfolk IP22 2QY
• Salary: £24,795 - £28,142 per annum pro rata
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 7.30am - 12pm
• Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5453

Hopton C of E Primary Academy are looking for a calm, friendly, team playing Admin Assistant who would like to be part of our school’s ethos to provide the very best for our children and their families.

We have amazing children and a great team who work together to make our school the most exciting learning place to be.

You will have:

• excellent computer skills (including proficiency with the Microsoft Office package), strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• admin experience, ideally in a school setting
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• a flexible and proactive approach, being able to use initiative as required
• understanding of confidentiality
• strong organisational skills.

Working in a school can be, at times, fast paced and challenging. This means you will need to be flexible and have the necessary skills to respond efficiently and effectively to changing and sometimes unexpected work demands.

We are a friendly team who ensure that staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our practice and we are part of a family of schools. As part of this role, you may be asked to work at other schools in the Trust when needed.

Closing date: 9am, 2 October 2026

Interview date: 5 October 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we have sufficient applications.