Administration Assistant

The Trust; Yarm; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Yarm is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant to support HR administration and provide clerical support across the school.

You will maintain records, communicate with students and staff, handle confidential information with GDPR awareness, and contribute to a positive, safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within an education setting.
• Strong ICT skills and ability to use school IT systems.
• Excellent organisational and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support HR administration within school.
• Deliver efficient administrative and clerical support across the school.
• Maintain accurate records using school IT systems and databases.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Handle confidential information in accordance with GDPR and school policies.

Skills

HR administration

Clerical support

Record keeping

GDPR awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Administration Assistant

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Yarm, TS15 9ET
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 25 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 12 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Administration Assistant who will embrace an inclusive attitude to education, is looking for a new challenge and wants to be part of driving continued improvements in our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Support HR administration within school
• Deliver efficient administrative and clerical support across the school.
• Maintain accurate records using school IT systems and databases.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/carers, staff and external agencies.
• Handle confidential information in accordance with GDPR and school policies.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, ICT and customer service skills.
• Be committed to safeguarding, equality, health and safety, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents/carers
• Opportunities for career development

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, and all pre-employment checks will be completed before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any publicly available information that may be relevant to the recruitment process.

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• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• An aspirational curriculum for all students
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team