Admin Assistant

Wakefield Council; North Elmsall; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Moorthorpe Primary School is seeking a dedicated admin assistant to join their welcoming team. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills to support daily administrative functions within the school. Successful candidates will enjoy a nurturing environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive staff

Professional learning opportunities

Well-resourced learning environment

Qualifications

• Experience of clerical/administrative/financial work.
• Good knowledge of relevant policies and legislation.
• Effective use of ICT packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage clerical and administrative tasks efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and parents.
• Promote good attendance and support children.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

ICT Knowledge

Listening Skills

Job description

Job reference 243199 Date posted 27/05/2025 Application closing date 16/06/2025 Location Moorthorpe Primary (J&I) School, Regent St, South Elmsall, Pontefract WF9 2BL Salary £24,790.00 to £25,183.00 FTE. Depending on experience, Grade 4 Package Term Time Only22 hours 30 minutes per week. 8.30am – 1.00pm Mon-Fri. Temporary initially for 1 year – with potential to extend Contractual hours 22 Basis Part time Job category/type Administration, Part time, School, Temporary, Term time Job Specification and Supporting Information Application Form new version.doc Job description

At Moorthorpe Primary School with Inclusion Resource we pride ourselves on our welcoming and inclusive culture and are fully committed to providing a secure, positive and nurturing learning environment.

The Governors of Moorthorpe Primary School with Inclusion Resource are seeking to appoint a hardworking admin assistant with excellent communication and organisational skills . The post is to start September 2025.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of clerical / administrative / financial work
• Have good knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation
• Effective use of ICT packages.
• Good keyboard skills

• Have good listening skills and the ability to communicate effectively face to face and over the telephone.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Understanding of confidentiality

• Promote good attendance

In return we can offer you:

• A chance to join a skilled, talented and committed staff with a great team spirit
• Friendly, caring and hardworking pupils
• Involved and supportive staff, parents and Governors
• Excellent professional learning opportunities and commitment to your continuing professional development
• An attractive and well-resourced learning environment

We strongly encourage visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 01977 642820.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Completed application forms should be returned to the School - [e-mail]

Wakefield Council is wholly commited to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility

Closing date: 16 th June

Interview date: 24 th June

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield,WF1 2EB
Tel. [phone]