Administrative Assistant

Woodlands Primary Academy; Bradwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Primary Academy is seeking an organised, approachable Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office. You’ll be the first point of contact for families and visitors, creating a warm, professional welcome.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT and organisational skills, safeguarding experience, and a proactive approach to improving processes in a supportive school community. You will thrive in a friendly team and support daily operations.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or equivalent.
• Experience in working with children and young people.
• Understanding of the significance of effective school administration.
• Ability to handle safeguarding and sensitive information.
• Proficient IT skills and strong organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for families and visitors.
• Handle enquiries and support daily school administration.
• Support safeguarding processes and record-keeping.
• Help improve office procedures and processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Problem-solving

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Office IT systems

Job description

About You:

Woodlands Primary Academy are seeking an organised, approachable, and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team. You’ll be the first point of contact for families and visitors, so a warm, professional manner is essential. You show initiative, are solution-focused, and bring fresh ideas to improve processes and procedures. A good understanding of safeguarding is vital, as is your ability to handle sensitive situations with care and discretion. If you're confident using office systems, thrive in a busy environment, and enjoy being at the heart of a supportive school community.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• GCSE English and Maths, minimum Grade 4 or equivalent
• Experience in working with children and young people
• Understanding of the significance of highly effective school administration
• Effective use of IT and highly effective organisational skills
• Experience in dealing with and managing first aid incidents