Administrative Assistant

Team Multi Academy Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Wellbeing days

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Central Team in Newport, Barnstaple. The role provides HR administration support across 9 primary schools and a management partnership, focusing on recruitment, onboarding, induction, absence and payroll tasks.

The position is permanent, 30 hours per week (Mon-Fri), starting ASAP. We value confidentiality, accuracy and proactive service across a busy central team.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration, payroll processes or working in education preferred.
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Able to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support including recruitment, onboarding and induction.
• Handle absence and payroll administration and maintain employee records.
• Support staff across TEAM Trust with a welcoming, efficient service.

Skills

HR administration

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.91 (Grade C)

Hours Per Week: 30 (08:45am - 03:15pm Monday to Friday including 30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Status: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 30th November 2026

Join our Central Team

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our supportive central team, based in the TEAM Central Offices in Newport, Barnstaple.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and values-led Trust supporting 9 primary schools and 1 Management Partnership.

Our people are at the heart of TEAM and you’ll play an important role in providing a welcoming, efficient and approachable HR service across the Trust. No two days will be quite the same, with the role supporting a variety of HR tasks including recruitment, onboarding, induction, absence and payroll administration, as well as keeping employee records up to date.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You will need to be confident working with a range of people, able to manage competing priorities and understand the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Previous experience of HR administration, payroll processes or working within an educational setting would be desirable, but is not essential. Experience of HR would be a real bonus. More importantly, we are looking for someone with strong administrative skills, a positive and flexible approach and an enthusiasm for developing their knowledge and experience within HR.

This is an exciting time to join TEAM Multi Academy Trust and an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their HR career while making a positive contribution to the staff, schools and communities within our Trust.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Briony Parsons, Chief Finance & Operations Officer via [e-mail]

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.