Admin Assistant

Lift Schools; Thorpe-le-Soken; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lift Hamford, part of the Lift Schools network, is seeking an organised admin assistant to support daily operations in a coastal UK school. You will handle communications with parents and staff, maintain records, assist admissions, and provide welcoming reception support to ensure smooth school functioning.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, team collaboration, safeguarding understanding, and adaptability in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent.
• good IT and administrative skills, with the ability to use general office equipment.
• a background in a customer-facing role where you worked with people in a professional and friendly way.
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• an understanding of safeguarding and child protection; and
• the ability to stay organised, manage your time well, and respond positively to a changing workplace.

Responsibilities

• create and share internal and external communications, including newsletters and announcements, and respond to email enquiries promptly;
• maintain and update administrative systems, including student and staff records, and compile data for reports;
• manage office supplies and educational resources, ensuring we always have what we need;
• support school admissions by processing applications, maintaining enrolment records, and helping with enquiries and appeals;
• coordinate meetings and events such as school trips and parents' evenings; and
• provide professional reception support, greeting visitors warmly and managing telephone and in-person enquiries.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

IT skills

Customer-facing

Team player

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for an organised and welcoming admin assistant to join our team and help keep our school running smoothly every day.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our school community. You'll manage communications with parents and staff, maintain important records, coordinate events and meetings, and provide friendly reception support. You'll also help manage resources and supplies, support our admissions process, and compile reports for the senior leadership team.

This is a brilliant chance to use your administrative skills in a role that directly supports excellent education for every child.

Key responsibilitiesYou will:

• create and share internal and external communications, including newsletters and announcements, and respond to email enquiries promptly;
• maintain and update administrative systems, including student and staff records, and compile data for reports;
• manage office supplies and educational resources, ensuring we always have what we need;
• support school admissions by processing applications, maintaining enrolment records, and helping with enquiries and appeals;
• coordinate meetings and events such as school trips and parents' evenings; and
• provide professional reception support, greeting visitors warmly and managing telephone and in-person enquiries.

What we're looking forYou will have:

• GCSE maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent;
• good IT and administrative skills, with the ability to use general office equipment;
• a background in a customer-facing role where you worked with people in a professional and friendly way;
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team;
• an understanding of safeguarding and child protection; and
• the ability to stay organised, manage your time well, and respond positively to a changing workplace.

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys supporting children and working in a school community. You’ll bring a proactive approach, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. Does this sound like you?

About our schoolLift Hamford is a vibrant school within the Lift Schools network, rated ‘Good' (November 2022), serving our coastal community. We are proud to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where high-quality teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do.

Our staff work collaboratively to ensure all pupils thrive academically and personally.Our nursery, which opened in January 2026, is now an important part of our school community, helping us to support children and families from the very start of their educational journey.

Please visit our school or have an informal discussion about this incredible role. You can also email Sarah Hitches at [e-mail] or contact the school on 01255 673415.

Who is Lift Schools?Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support youWe want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.

Admin Assistant

Company: Lift Schools
Salary: £23,956.22 to £25,534.62 a year
Hours: Part-time
Location: CO14 8TE
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 26 Oct 2026
Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

We're looking for an organised and welcoming admin assistant to join our team and help keep our school running smoothly every day.

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our school community. You'll manage communications with parents and staff, maintain important records, coordinate events and meetings, and provide friendly reception support. You'll also help manage resources and supplies, support our admissions process, and compile reports for the senior leadership team.

This is a brilliant chance to use your administrative skills in a role that directly supports excellent education for every child.

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