Admin Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Admin Assistant to join their team in Manchester. This permanent position offers a starting salary of £25,185 per annum for full-time work (35 hours a week). The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy/literacy skills, experience in reception and clerical roles, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. Key responsibilities include providing administrative support, assisting with pupil welfare, and managing information systems.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 equivalent in numeracy/literacy.
• Experience in general reception and clerical work.
• Ability to maintain and manage administrative systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist with pupil first aid and welfare duties.
• Arrange meetings and take notes to a high standard.

Skills

Numeracy/literacy skills at NVQ Level 2 equivalent

Experience in reception/clerical work

Proficiency with Microsoft 365

Excellent time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 equivalent in literacy/numeracy

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2)
Start Date: 31st October 2025
Salary: £25,185 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join our fantastic team at MEA Central.

This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, all year round. This is a Grade 3 post with a starting salary of £25,185 per annum.

We’re looking for:

• An Administrator who is self-motivated, flexible with an eye for detail and excellent time management.


• You will need experience in general reception/clerical, administrative, and financial work.


• You will need to be proficient with a range of ICT packages including Microsoft 365 and numeracy and literacy skills to NVQ L2 equivalent or higher.


• You will receive visitors to the school and to communicate with courtesy and clarity to all staff, pupils, parents, carers, visitors, outside agencies and the wider community, including answering general telephone and face to face enquiries.


• You will report to the School Administration Manager and provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school and Senior Leadership Team.


• You will work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support pupil wellbeing.

This role requires the candidate to maintain and update all administrative and information systems and processes as needed.

You will also require tact and diplomacy and be able to forge excellent working relationships with the ability to relate well to both children and adults.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Arrange meetings and events and take notes at meetings to a high standard


• To assist with pupil first aid and welfare duties, including looking after sick pupils and liaising with parents and staff etc


• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise


• You will provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school and Senior Leadership Team. You will work collaboratively with all staff and parents in order to support pupil wellbeing.


• To provide general clerical and administrative support, for example, photocopying, filing, faxing, completing standard forms and returns to the LA and outside agencies and responding to routine correspondence.


• To maintain and update all administrative and information systems and processes as required, including retrieving and collating information to ensure deliver of a high level administrative service


• To produce lists, information and data as required, for example, pupil data and to maintain and collate pupil reports


• To collect and distribute incoming mail, despatch outgoing mail as appropriate


• To undertake routine administration of school lettings and other uses of school premises

About the Candidate

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles


• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health care expenses


• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff


• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years\' service


• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free


• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines


• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans


• Flexible working options - we\'re happy to talk flexible working where possible


• Mental Health First Aid in every school


• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more


• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation