Administration Assistant

Bradgate Education Partnership; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bradgate Benefits package

Professional networks and development

Job summary

Gaddesby Primary School in Leicestershire is seeking an Administration Assistant to provide essential administrative support within the office. The role involves front-desk duties, dealing with families and visitors, and assisting with daily school operations.

The ideal candidate will have proven admin experience, strong communication and organisational abilities, and solid IT skills. This is a permanent, part-time post working term-time hours with inset days, contributing to a friendly,

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an administrative role.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload with a positive can-do attitude.
• Competency in IT and keyboard use.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Manager to ensure efficient school administration.
• Provide excellent customer service to the school community.
• Manage reception duties and answer enquiries from families.
• Develop professional relationships with stakeholders to uphold school reputation.

Skills

Administration experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Job description

# Administration AssistantEmployer: Gaddesby Primary SchoolLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (£18,256 to £18,547)Posted: 11th September 2026Expires: 28th September 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573638* Share :* Print**Administration Assistant****Gaddesby Primary School****Permanent****30.33 hours per week, term time only plus inset****Grade 5, Pts 7 to 8 (£18,256 to £18,547)****Start Date: ASAP****Application Close Date: 9am, Monday 28th September 2026****Provisional Interview Date: Friday 2nd October 2026***Are you someone who wants to contribute to a school community that is proud of its values and committed to continuous improvement?*An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Gaddesby Primary School as an Administration Assistant on a permanent basis for 30 hours and 20 minutes per week. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm with one day finishing at 12:10pm.As Administration Assistant you can expect to support the Office Manager in offering excellent customer service to the school, ensuring the administration of the school runs efficiently and effectively. The role is a rewarding one with the successful candidate having the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of administration and reception services in the school; and build strong, positive, professional relationship with our families and stakeholders ensuring the reputation of the school is upheld. The role Is the perfect starting point for someone looking to start an administrative career within the education sector or for someone who wishes to gain experience within another school.This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Gaddesby Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.**The ideal candidate will have:**• Experience of working in an administrative role• Good communication and organisational skills• The ability to prioritise their workload• A positive can-do attitude with a friendly approach• Competency in all aspects of IT and keyboard use.**In return we offer:**• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes• A supportive, welcoming environment• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).**Applications**Prior to applying for the post, we welcome candidates in making contact with us to either discuss the position or arrange a visit to the school:**To apply for this position:**1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy2. Apply using the online application form3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the positionWe look forward to receiving your application!ACCESSIBILITY...If you do need any help with applying for this post, or need support with completing the application form, please make contact using the above contact details.SAFEGUARDING...Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.INCLUSION...At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging.We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.