Admin Assistant

Ianramsey; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to CPD opportunities

Empowerment to develop skills

Job summary

Ianramsey is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable admin assistant to join the Northern Lights Learning Trust in Sunderland. The role involves providing support to pupils, parents, staff, and governors, creating a welcoming environment, and maintaining confidentiality.

The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication and IT skills, be confident in dealing with children and adults, and remain calm under pressure. Opportunities for personal and professional development are also provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with pupils, parents, staff, and governors.
• Proficient in IT for various administrative tasks.
• Ability to stay calm and confidential in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming front of house environment.
• Support children and adults with inquiries and needs.
• Work collaboratively with different admin teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Confident in dealing with children

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic and supportive of Academy ethos

Job description

Fixed Term Appointment 01/09/2026 – 31/08/2027

NJC SCP 4-5

Northern Lights Learning Trust are looking to welcome an enthusiastic and reliable admin assistant to support pupils, parents, staff and governors at our school. There will be the opportunity to work closely with other admin teams across the trust. Flexibility will be essential. In return, you will benefit from inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to great CPD opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide a welcoming environment front of house
• Possess excellent communication and IT skills
• Be confident in dealing with children and adults
• Keep calm under pressure whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Be enthusiastic and supportive of the Academy ethos

Correspondence address: Seaham Office – Northern Lights Learning Trust, Spectrum Business Park, Lighthouse View, Building 2, Seaham, SR7 7PR

Northern Lights Learning Trust is an exempt charity. It is a company registered in England and Wales under Company Registration Number 07909140. Registered Office address: Northern Lights Learning Trust, Benedict Biscop CE Academy, Marcross Drive, Sunderland. SR3 2RE.