Administration Assistant

Astrea Academy Trust; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

GP helpline

Health and wellbeing advice

Eyecare vouchers

Salary sacrifice schemes

Lifestyle savings

Health cash plan

Childcare – breakfast and after school

Job summary

Diverse Academies Trust is seeking an Administration Assistant at Horizons Academy in Mansfield. The role supports students and staff with a range of administrative tasks within a new, specialist SEMH setting.

The successful candidate will work within a 37-hour week on a full-time basis, starting October 2026, with term-time salary details available. Applications welcomed via Louise Maggio; contact for more information.

Qualifications

• Provide administrative support to students and staff within Horizons Academy.
• Work to defined standard business processes while maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Help resolve issues to ensure effective administrative and educational services.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a key part of the student services providing a range of administrative services to support the students and staff within the academy.
• Work to defined standard business processes in performing a wide and varied range of administrative tasks having due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Help resolve issues to ensure that effective business and educational services are maintained.
• Have good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning and prioritise tasks that support pupils.
• Support team members to ensure that quality, performance, standards and deadlines are achieved.

Job description

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Location 0101 - Horizons Academy

Salary Level 1, Tier 2 annual salary £25,588.Actual salary, term time only £21,848.22

Basis Full Time

Job profile for Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

0101 - Horizons Academy 06/09/2026 Administration Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary Level 1, Tier 2 annual salary £25,588.Actual salary, term time only £21,848.22 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Job type Support Staff - Other Location Horizons AcademyRavensdale RoadMansfieldNottinghamshireNG18 2DP Job category Administration Date posted 13/08/2026 Job reference R5592

• Administration Assistant - Job Description and Person Specification .pdf
• Be part of our team - Diverse Academies Trust (1).pdf

Job overview

We are looking for a reliable administration assistant to join our highly focused, dynamic, talented and supportive team.

Why join Horizons Academy?

Horizons Academyisa brand new,state of the artspecial schoolwhich opened in January 2026,to meet the needs of children and young people from Key Stages 2 to 5 with social,emotionaland mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC).

The academy has capacity to accommodate 160 pupils aged 7 to 19 with class sizes of approximately 8 students.

Our vision is rooted in our firm belief that every child, regardless of individual need or ability, deserves an education that fosters inclusivity, meaningful engagement, and academic excellence. In meeting the wide-ranging specific needs of all learners, our curriculum will be aspirational, including a broad range of experiences but structured in such a way that it is accessible and can be tailored to the needs of every child. Ultimately, our vision is that every child and young person who learns within the walls of Horizons Academy will leave prepared for adulthood and can go on to be whoever they want to be and to achieve more than they could have ever imagined.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Louise Maggio [e-mail] to arrange, or for further information.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a key part of the student services providing a range of administrative services to support the students and staff within the academy.
• Work to defined standard business processes in performing a wide and varied range of administrative tasks having due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Help resolve issues to ensure that effective business and educational services are maintained.
• Have good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning and prioritise tasks that support pupils.
• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support team members to ensure that quality, performance, standards and deadlines are achieved.

The successful candidate will be part of an organisation that is ambitious for its young people. Your role will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the administrative functions within the academy, alongside the Team Leader and Business Manager.

Should you have any initial questions please contact Louise Maggio [e-mail] .

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Schemewith an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical,leadershipand coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision

Closing date: Sunday 6 th September 2026

Interview date: tbc

Start date: October 2026

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email Louise Maggio [e-mail]

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower.We respect.We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy .