Administration Assistant

Co-operative Learning Trust; Humbleton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff benefits platform (discounts,gym

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Thrive Co‑operative Learning Trust is seeking an experienced School Administration Assistant for Chiltern Primary School in Hull. You will be the first point of contact for parents and visitors, greet people, relay messages, and provide administrative, financial, and resource management support in a busy school office.

The ideal candidate will have excellent telephone manner, strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and outstanding ICT skills.

Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in a busy school office.
• Hands-on proficiency with Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet parents/visitors and relay messages accurately.
• Provide administrative, financial and resource management support in the school office.
• Support busy office operations with ICT and document management.

Skills

Telephone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

ICT skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

Chiltern Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced School Administration Assistant. Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking a cheerful and enthusiastic person to provide a professional first point of contact for parents and visitors. Duties will include meeting and greeting visitors, taking and relaying accurate messages, and providing administrative, financial, and resource management support in our busy school office.

The ideal candidate will bring an excellent telephone manner, strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and outstanding ICT skills, combined with a commitment to working collaboratively in an inclusive and supportive team environment. Proven practical experience in a busy school office is required, including hands‑on proficiency with Word, Excel, and Google Workspace tools (such as Docs and Forms).

As part of Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust's commitment to safer recruitment processes and in accordance with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Our commitment to equality and diversity: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging.

Salary: Grade 4 Point: 5 - 7 (£22,468 - £23,188 Actual salary per annum) Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 3 days Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 Start date: Asap Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is a vibrant family of ten schools across Hull - three secondary and seven primary - united by a shared purpose: to inspire pupils to thrive in life. Each Thrive school is a dynamic community of staff, pupils, and families working together to unlock every child's potential. The Opportunity, What We Offer

• An inclusive and forward‑thinking Multi‑Academy Trust
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Access to our staff benefits platform, including retail discounts, gym membership offers, and savings schemes such as cycle‑to‑work
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension

What You Will Bring