Administration Assistant (STEP Academy Trust)

East Sussex County Council; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox discount scheme

Subsidised private health care withBen

Subsidised private health care withBen

Job summary

STEP Academy Trust is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join Thornton Grove Academy in East Sussex. This part-time, term-time only role includes INSET Days and a pro rata annual salary of £25,185.

The ideal candidate will work under pressure, maintain professionalism, and use ICT effectively. You will be part of a dedicated team offering professional development and staff benefits including Perkbox and private health care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Proficient keyboarding and data entry.
• Clear communication abilities.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Keyboard skills

Communication

Tools

ICT skills

Job description

Salary: £25,185 per annum pro rata

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, term-time only plus INSET Days.

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026

Interview date: Thursday 1st October 2026

About us

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

We are looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join the team at Thornton Grove Academy in East Sussex.

Ideal candidate

• Have the ability to work under pressure in a constantly changing and demanding environment and remain professional at all times.
• Have good numeracy, literacy and keyboard skills.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Effective use of ICT and other specialist equipment/ resources.

What we can offer

• A dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues.
• Excellent professional development and promotion opportunities.
• Membership to Perkbox discount scheme.
• Subsidised private health care with Benenden.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.