Administration Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingswood Parks Primary School, part of Humber Education Trust, invites applications for an Administration Assistant. You will handle attendance, reception duties, and provide administrative and financial support to maintain accurate records and smooth school operations.

The role requires GCSEs in English and Maths, IT literacy including Arbor/SIMS familiarity, and strong organisational skills. A proactive, friendly approach is essential in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Provide administrative, financial and support services with focus on attendance.
• Experience handling reception duties and visitor inquiries.
• Experience maintaining manual and computerized records.
• Ability to organise school trips and events.
• Typing and IT tasks including Arbor input and updating online sites.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Administrative skills

Reception experience

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Arbor/SIMS experience

Sage experience

Education

GCSE English & Maths

IT systems training

Tools

Sage

Arbor / SIMS

Job description

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

Contract: Permanent, Term time only (190 days)

Start date: September 2026Kingswood 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

If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you.

AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

• 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.

Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Monday 7 September 2026Interview date: w/c 14 September 2026

Visits to the school are encouraged, please ring to make an appointment.If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Kirsty McDonald, HR Administrator at Kingswood Parks Primary School.

As part of Humber Education Trust's recruitment processes, in accordance with statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Those shortlisted for interview will also be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

CONDITIONAL OFFER:Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.