Admin Assistant- Primary School

Prospero Teaching; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a Primary School in Ipswich, starting September 2026. The role is an ongoing booking for the autumn term, full-time in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

You will manage office tasks, answer calls, liaise with visitors and parents, and coordinate meetings, with the aim of keeping the school office running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in school office administration is desirable but not essential.
• Must have previous admin experience.
• DBS check via Update Service is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle telephone inquiries and help desk queries.
• Liaise with school visitors and parents.
• Arrange meetings and appointments.
• Perform general school office administration tasks.

Skills

Organised

Telephone handling

Communication

Team player

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for an Administrative Assistant for a Primary School in Ipswich starting from September 2026, initially for half a term covering maternity. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment within a supportive team.

About the Admin Assistant position:

You will be dealing with all aspects of school office administration including dealing with telephone inquiries, liaising with school visitors and parents, arranging meetings.

Contract details for the Admin Assistant position:

• Location - Ipswich, Suffolk
• Position - Full-Time School Office Administrator
• Type of work - Administrative
• Start date - September 2026
• Contract type - Ongoing booking
• Full time/part-time - Full time
• Minimum rate of pay - £95.00 per day (PAYE)

About the successful School Office Administrator:

• You should be organised with a positive attitude
• Able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Previous experience in a school environment is desirable but not essential, however you must have previous admin experience
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task

To be eligible the School Office Administrator must have/be:

• Enhanced child barred list DBS check registered on the update service
• Minimum of 2 references