Admin Assistant

Barry Primary School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Barry Primary School is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join the team on a permanent, part-time basis (32.5 hours per week). The role is term-time plus five training days, with hours from 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday, and a 30-minute unpaid lunch each day.

You will be the first point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors, handling enquiries in person, by telephone and via email, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Qualifications

• ICT experience is essential; specialist school software training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.
• Front-facing reception role handling enquiries and greeting all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist students, staff, parents and visitors at the reception.
• Respond to enquiries in person, by telephone and by email.
• Maintain accurate records and communication systems; support school processes.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and work with colleagues across the school.

Skills

Friendly interaction

Communication skills

Organisation

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

MS Office/ICT

Discretion & safeguarding

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Admin Assistant

Permanent/Part Time

Term Time Plus (term time plus 5 training days)

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

08:30-15:30 Monday to Friday. A daily 30 mins lunch is unpaid.

NJC Grade E, Points 4/5 - £19,028/£19328 actual per annum (£25,185/£25,583 FTE per annum). Annual pay award is pending.

Holiday entitlement is built into the salary for term time plus workers. Salary is paid all year round across 12 months in equal instalments.

The Role

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our team. This is a key front-facing role within the school, providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

As the school’s first point of contact, you will greet and assist all stakeholders and respond to enquiries in person, by telephone and via email. You will play an important role in ensuring the reception area operates efficiently, maintaining accurate records and communication systems, and always working in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures.

In addition to core reception responsibilities, you will undertake a wide range of administrative tasks to support colleagues across the school, contributing to the effective organisation and operation of key processes.

ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given on specialist school software.

This role would suit someone who thrives on variety—an approachable, positive individual who enjoys supporting others and can manage a busy and varied workload with confidence and professionalism.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and confident when dealing with a wide range of people
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to multitask , work flexibly and prioritise their workload effectively
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and general ICT systems
• Professional and discreet, with a strong commitment to safeguarding
• A team player with a positive can do approach

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school
• Friendly, enthusiastic and highly committed colleagues
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme