Administrative Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team. The role provides essential administrative support, maintains pupil records, and monitors attendance, working with families and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for all pupils.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, IT-literate and able to handle sensitive information with discretion, contributing to a friendly Welsh-language school community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to work accurately under pressure.
• Strong ICT and administrative skills.
• Can maintain confidentiality and manage data effectively.
• Enjoys working with children, families and the wider community.
• Committed to the values and ethos of Welsh-medium education.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for the school.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and monitor attendance and punctuality.
• Work closely with families, staff and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for all pupils.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

ICT

Data confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Welsh-medium ethos

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pupil records software

Job description

Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau Administrative Assistant

Job Reference: ED50011411

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Pay Scale 4, Points 6-11 (£25,989-£28,142) Pro Rata

Hours: 32.5 per week (39 weeks per year)

Start Date: As soon as possible (ASAP)

The Governing Body of Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau wishes to appoint an enthusiastic, organised and professional Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated team.

Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau is a caring, inclusive and ambitious Welsh-medium primary school at the heart of its community. We are proud of our strong relationships with pupils, families and the wider community, and are committed to providing the highest standards of education, wellbeing and support for all learners.

The successful candidate will provide efficient administrative support for the school, maintain accurate pupil records, monitor attendance and punctuality, and work closely with families, staff and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is highly organised, adaptable and able to work accurately under pressure.
• Has strong ICT and administrative skills.
• Can maintain confidentiality and manage data effectively.
• Enjoys working with children, families and the wider community.
• Is committed to the values and ethos of Welsh-medium education.

In return, we offer a welcoming and supportive school environment, enthusiastic pupils, dedicated staff and opportunities for professional development.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Fluency in Welsh is desirable for this post.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity.

Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:

• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.

Closing Date: 12 noon, 04/09/2026

Interviews: 10/09/2026