Administration Assistant

Astrea Academy Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

High Down Schools is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the busy school office on a part-time basis. The role covers day-to-day administration, data management and front-line contact with pupils, parents and visitors. Salary is pro rata based on 23 hours per week, term-time only plus inset days.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership central teams to deliver high-quality support across the school community.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and able to work in a busy office with interruptions.
• Experience in administrative, office or customer service roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage enquiries and maintain school records and databases.
• Support admissions and attendance processes.
• Prepare communications for families and provide general office support.

Skills

Organised

Administrative experience

Communication

IT skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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School / Office 0900 - High Down Junior School

Basis Part Time

Job profile for Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

0900 - High Down Junior School 08/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Salary Full Time Salary: £25,583.00- £25,989.00Actual Salary: £13,968.41 - £14,190.09 Contractual hours 23 Basis Part Time Job type Support Staff - Other Job category Administration Date posted 25/08/2026 Job reference LSP-S392 Attachments LSP School Administration Assistant JD.pdf

Job overview

Role: Administration Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 23hours per week(Mon– Fri),Term-Time only, plus 5 Inset days

Grade: JG3SCP5– SCP6/£25,583.00– £25,989.00per annum pro rata

Actual Salary: £13,968.41 - £14,190.09

The Role:

High Down Schools areseekingto appoint a highly organised, professional and welcoming Administration Assistant to join our busy school office.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administrative,financialandorganisationalprocessesof the school. As the first point of contact for pupils, parents,carersand visitors, you will provide a friendly and efficient service while helping to ensure the smooth running of school operations.

The role includes a wide range of administrative responsibilities including managing enquiries,maintainingschool records and databases, supporting admissions and attendance processes, preparing communications forfamiliesand providing general office support. You will work closely with school staff and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership central teams to deliver high-quality administrative support across the school community.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail,strong communicationskillsand the ability to manage priorities in a busy environment

We are looking forsomeone who:

• Is highly organised,methodicaland able to work effectively in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
• Has experience working in an administrative, office or customer service role
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with pupils, parents,staffand visitors
• Can work with accuracy, attention to detail and complete confidentialityat all times
• Has strong IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to accuratelymaintainschool databases and records
• Can manage sensitive information appropriately and exercise sound judgement
• Hasgood timemanagement skills and can prioritise workload effectively
• Will actively contribute to the positive culture and values of both the school and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership

In return our friendlyand successfulschool can offer:

• A genuinely inclusive school where every member of the community is valued
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who work collaboratively
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school and eager to learn
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children and families
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive governors,parentsand colleagues
• The opportunity to work within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, a thriving and ambitious multi-academy trust

Our school:

High Down Schools arecomprisedof a large Infant and Junior school set in lovely green surroundings. It is a happy place, witha strong reputationfor being a very caring and high attaining school which provides a rich and inspiring education. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for our children and are committed to nurturing and developing children’s learning. Each child is valued for their own talents, strengths and personality and we encourage the children to succeed and reach their potential, to have high self-esteem and a belief that they can achieve. Recent OFSTED inspections have judged both schools to be good.

High Down Schools’ motto is Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life . We want our pupils to be inquisitive and develop a passion for learning that lasts for the rest of their lives. Our role is to help them blossom andgrow:learning new skills, having new opportunities and challenges. When they transfer to secondary school, we want our pupils to be well-prepared, responsible, confident, mature and have the happiest memories of their time with us.

The Trust:

• The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34schools in the Trust.
• The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
• We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

Closing Date: Tuesday 8 September

Interview Date: TBC

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should theSchoolbe abletoidentifyan appropriate candidate.

Safeguarding Statement:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Administration Assistant