Administration Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust seeks a dedicated Administration Assistant for Helmingham Primary School to deliver quality administrative and finance support. Candidates should possess GCSE grades C or above in Numeracy and Literacy, along with strong IT skills. This role offers training, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career progression within the trust.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff induction program

Full support and training

Wide range of staff benefits

Wellbeing support package

Opportunities for career progression

Personalized performance management

Bespoke CPD package

Qualifications

• Experience in a school administration or equivalent role is important.
• Ability to remain calm and cheerful under pressure in a busy environment.
• Be adaptable and discreet.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality administration and finance provision.
• Lunchtime cover duties and possible additional hours.
• Be the first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries.

Skills

GCSE grades C or above in Numeracy and Literacy

Strong IT skills

Knowledge of cash handling

General office procedures

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to work as part of a team

Maintain confidentiality

First point of call for visitors

Education

Grade C/4+ level in Numeracy and Literacy

Relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

Job Description

• Helmingham Primary School
• Address: Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EX
• Salary: £12.81 per hour
• Hours: 15 hours per week (additional hours available for wraparound provision)
• Contract: Permanent. Required from 1 December 2025
• Reference: 8048

We require an experienced, dedicated and professional Administration Assistant who can work effectively with the partnership schools and central team to deliver a high-quality administration and finance provision. Experience of working within a school administration or equivalent role is important. Other duties will include lunchtime cover duties and the possibility of some additional hours for breakfast and after school clubs.

Helmingham Primary School and Nursery is a small, village primary school located on the spectacular estate of the Grade 1 listed Helmingham Hall and the beautiful Mid-Suffolk countryside. Our school has less than 50 pupils, each unique and important.

You will:

• have GCSE grades C or above in Numeracy and Literacy (or equivalent)
• have strong IT skills, knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
• a knowledge of cash handling, banking and financial procedures
• a good knowledge of general office procedures
• the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• the ability to prioritise workload
• the ability to be adaptable, discreet and maintain confidentiality
• the ability to remain calm and cheerful under pressure in a busy environment
• be first point of call for visitors and telephone enquiries

Desirable but not essential:

• knowledge of school-based software
• experience of working in a school/nursery environment

We will offer you:

• a comprehensive staff induction program
• full support and training from a wider team
• a wide range of staff benefits
• an extensive Wellbeing support package
• the opportunity for career progression within the trust
• personalised performance management
• a bespoke package of CPD as required

Qualifications

Essential: Grade C/4+ level (or equivalent) Numeracy and Literacy. Has a basic level of computer literacy.

Desirable: Relevant Level 3 qualification.

To find out more, please email Laura Cross on [e-mail] or call 01473 831556.

How To Apply

Please complete the Application Form (word).

Please email your completed application to Laura Cross on [e-mail].

Closing date: 1 pm, 19 November 2025.

Interview date: 27 November 2025.

The Consortium Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.