Admin Assistant at Ivy Lane Primary School

Melksham Oak Community School; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Career development

Free eye tests

Cycle to Work

Emergency salary advance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Ivy Lane Primary School in Chippenham is seeking an Admin Assistant to provide efficient administrative and clerical support to the school office, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school. The successful candidate will work closely with staff, pupils, parents and external professionals, requiring excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

This part-time role is term-time, with fixed sessions Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 12.45pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and

Qualifications

• We do not have explicit required skills listed in a separate skills section.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the school office.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and communications.

Job description

About this Role

Admin Assistant
Ivy Lane Primary School

Salaryrange: D4-D6, £26,016-£26,847FTE

ActualSalary: £19,152-£19,763 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

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

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 12.45pmplus 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

InterviewDate: 6th October 2026

Anticipated Start Date: as soon as possible after interview

Job summary;

We are seeking a dedicated, organised and enthusiastic individual to joinour school as an Admin Assistant. The successful candidate will provideefficient administrative and clerical support to the school office, helping toensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school. Working closely with staff,pupils, parents and external professionals, the role requires excellentcommunication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The successfulcandidate will be reliable, proactive and able to manage a range ofadministrative tasks with accuracy and professionalism. This is a rewardingopportunity for someone who is committed to supporting the school community andcontributing positively to the wellbeing and success of our pupils.

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

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

Our School

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

We believe in 'Learningfor Life', aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successfulbeyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The schoolcommunity really is a special place to learn.

Ofsted March 2026recognised this; "Leaders demonstrate a commitment to pupils' wellbeing andsafeguarding, they create a sense of belonging for all pupils, and supportstaff's wellbeing, which is reflected in a positive team culture".

Our school values of'Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves' underpin our ethos. We place ahuge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest SchoolsProvision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional supportfor our children.

We warmlywelcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around ourschool.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You'll bejoining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care forevery learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise,strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scaleallows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to helpyou succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeingtruly 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 visionis to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelonglearnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff tojoin our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is toattract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As aDiversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from allbackgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications fromunderrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustmentsfor disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For anyapplication support, please contact [email protected]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcomepeople from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues whocan work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion,enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, workingrespectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positiveenvironment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupilsand 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, enjoybeing part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, andambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

Safeguarding

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

Pleasenote that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Assuch, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions,cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered "spent." Anenhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to thecommencement of any employment.

Referenceswill be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be usedduring the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes workingwith children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it isyour current or most recent position. If you currently work in a PickwickAcademy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps inemployment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of theapplication form.

Inaccordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our saferrecruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for allshortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly availableinformation to help assess a candidate's suitability to work with children.Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be askedto clarify aspects of their online presence.