Administration Assistant

Kingswood Parks Primary School; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,185 - 25,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Term-time only (190 days)

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Friendly reception environment

Job summary

Kingswood Parks Primary School is seeking an Administration Assistant to join our busy office team. You will support attendance, maintain records, handle reception duties and assist with organising trips and events.

We value a proactive, organised individual with IT skills (Microsoft Office, Arbor/SIMS experience preferred) and strong communication with parents and visitors. This permanent, term-time role starts September 2026 and offers solid development within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Training in IT-based systems such as Arbor, SIMS, Microsoft Office and Sage.
• Experience using Arbor or SIMS and communicating with the public.
• Ability to produce, maintain and evaluate data.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, financial and support services with a focus on attendance.
• Deal with reception visitors and manage external communications.
• Maintain manual and computerised records and organise trips/events.
• Undertake typing and IT tasks, including Arbor input and updating online sites.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer communication

Reception duties

Attendance management

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Tools

Arbor

SIMS

Microsoft Office

Sage

Job description

KINGSWOOD PARKS PRIMARY SCHOOL – ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Grade & Scale point: 3, SCP 4-5

Salary: £25,185 - £25,583 FTE, £21,682 - £22,025 Actual, £13.05 - £13.26/hr

Hours of work: 37 hrs/week, Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days)

Start date: September 2026

Kingswood Parks Primary School are delighted to offer the opportunity for a skilled Administration Assistant to join our wonderful team. Having experience in all aspects of administrative duties you will be able to contribute to the development of the school’s administration, financial and support services, and be the first point of call for our parents/visitors on Reception.

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic individual with strong organisational and prioritisation skills, a proactive approach, and a commitment to contributing positively to a busy and supportive school environment.

At Kingswood Parks Primary School, we are proud to provide a happy, stimulating, and nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to flourish, achieve their best, and develop a lifelong love of learning. As part of Humber Education Trust, we are committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement across all aspects of school life. The school is currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is highly regarded within the local community. We are an oversubscribed school with capacity for 630 pupils, alongside a 52-place Foundation Stage 1 provision, reflecting the confidence families place in our high-quality education and care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide all aspects of the school’s administrative, financial and support services with a focus on attendance.
• Deal with reception visitors
• Assist with managing and maintaining manual and computerised records
• Organise school trips/events
• Undertake typing and IT based tasks e.g. Arbor input / updating online sites

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Training in IT based systems e.g. Microsoft Package, Sage
• Experience using Arbor or SIMS
• Experience of communicating with the public and outside agencies
• Experience of producing / maintaining / evaluating data

BENEFITS

• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.