Administration Assistant

Co-operative Learning Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension

LGPS

Staff discounts

Job summary

Oldfleet Primary School within Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is seeking an Administration Assistant to join our busy office team. This part-time role provides front-of-house support, handles queries, and delivers broad administrative assistance to keep daily school operations running smoothly.

The Trust offers a supportive environment, opportunities for professional growth, access to staff benefits, and participation in pension schemes. 37 hours per week during term-time plus five days.

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-volume front-desk interactions or public-facing inquiries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; ability to learn school management systems.
• Strong written English for parent communications and emails; high attention to detail.

Skills

Face-to-face intersections

Phone inquiries

English writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Administration Assistant at Oldfleet Primary School

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Thrive Co-Operative Learning Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

New

New

Internal Applicants ONLY

• Job Reference #: EDV/2026/OPS/81842
• Location: Bradford Avenue, Greatfield Estate, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU9 4NH
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Contract Term: Part-Time
• Salary: £22,701.00 - £23,430.00 Annually (Actual)
• Hours Per Week: 37
• Weeks Per Year: 38+ 5 days
• Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 19th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

About this Role

Administration Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 Point (5-7) (£22,701 - £23,430 actual salary per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only + 5 days

Permananet

As soon as possible

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

Oldfleet Primary School is looking for a friendly, professional, and highly organised Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our busy office team. Positioned at the heart of our school, you will manage front-of-house operations, answer incoming queries, and provide broad administrative support to ensure the smooth daily running of the school.

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

• A track record of handling high-volume face-to-face interactions and phone inquiries, ideally in a fast-paced or public-facing environment.
• Proficiency in core software (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace) and the aptitude to quickly learn school management systems.
• Good command of written English for drafting parent communications and emails, along with strong attention to detail.

Next Steps

We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident Committed Employer. Through this accreditation, we will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

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.

Please visit Thrive Trust website to view our Job Applicants Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, store, and use personal data about individuals applying for jobs at our school.

Safeguarding Statement

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, we will conduct an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

Our commitment to Safeguarding: Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each school has a robust Safeguarding Policy, and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout their employment. A candidate's suitability to work with children will be explored at all stages of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), a Children's Barred List check, a Section 128 Management Check if relevant, Prohibition check and overseas checks as applicable, identity check, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and a check regarding their eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves contact with children and provides regular access to children; therefore, it is a 'regulated activity'. As such, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, and 2020.