Admin Assistant

Ivy Lane Primary School; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Employee wellbeing support & Counsll

Strong central team support

HR policy involvement

Free eye tests

Free annual flu jab

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Ivy Lane Primary School is seeking an Admin Assistant to provide efficient clerical support to the school office, helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations. You will work closely with staff, pupils, parents and external professionals with strong communication and organisational skills.

This permanent part-time role is based at Ivy Lane School in Chippenham. Actual salary is pro-rated for term-time hours; the post is 32.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year.

Job description

Admin Assistant
Ivy Lane Primary School

Salary range: D4-D6, £26,016-£26,847FTE

Actual Salary: £19,152-£19,763 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 32.5 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 12.45pm plus 1.30pm to 3.30pm

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: 12noon on Friday 25th September 2026

Interview Date: 6th October 2026

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible after interview

We are seeking a dedicated, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our school as an Admin Assistant. The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative and clerical support to the school office, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Working closely with staff, pupils, parents and external professionals, the role requires excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be reliable, proactive and able to manage a range of administrative tasks with accuracy and professionalism. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting the school community and contributing positively to the wellbeing and success of our pupils.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn.

Ofsted March 2026 recognised this; “Leaders demonstrate a commitment to pupils’ wellbeing and safeguarding, they create a sense of belonging for all pupils, and support staff's wellbeing, which is reflected in a positive team culture”.

Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Our School

Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Nowosielski at [e-mail] We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

External applicants

should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.