Administrative Assistant

Learning without Limits Academy Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing services (counselling, physi

GP consultations

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial support services

Eye Test vouchers

Annual Flu Vaccine

Job summary

Heatherbrook Primary Academy, part of Learning without Limits Academy Trust, is recruiting for a 25.5‑hour per week role. Working pattern: Mon–Wed 08:30–16:00 (unpaid 30‑minute break) and Thu 08:30–13:00. We offer a supportive team, extensive CPD, DBS clearance, and opportunities to contribute to our school community in Leicester.

Early applications encouraged. Join a collaborative team within a close-knit community where every learner matters and professional growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to participate in and contribute to the wider life of the school and extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team contribution

Job description

Heatherbrook Primary Academy offers a small, nurturing community where we all work together to make sure we are the very best that we can be. We are committed to developing a curriculum that offers challenge to all our pupils through outstanding learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom, enhanced further by the offer of a range of extended school activities. It’s a place where people matter, with a proud tradition for taking care of and supporting children as they learn and develop.

Closing date:

Wednesday 7 October 2026, 12pm. Interviews are to be held on Monday 12 October 2026 all day at Heatherbrook Primary Academy.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitably qualified applicants are identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please note that the role is 25.5 hours per week, and the working hours are; Monday to Wednesday 08:30-16:00 (with half an hour unpaid break) and Thursdays 08:30-13:00.

Why work for us?

LwLAT is a small multi-academy trust based in the heart of Leicester City, serving diverse and vibrant communities. Our strength comes from collaboration, with an emphasis on winning hearts and inspiring minds. We know that by positively celebrating and sharing the great work we are doing, through our vision and values, there are no limits to how high we can aim, and to what our learners, staff and communities can achieve.

You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role.

As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.

We Are Offering

• excellent support and the opportunity to take part in a planned programme of CPD through the MAT.
• the chance to build supportive and sustained relationships with our families.
• the opportunity to become part of a team whose collective aim is to improve the life chances of the nearly 3000 children for whom we are currently collectively responsible.
• supportive, hardworking colleagues and Governors who care passionately about our academies and the local community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to participate in and expectation of contribution to the wider life of our school and extra-curricular life.

If you can answer yes to the above then you could be the person we are looking for.

We Can Offer

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to extensive, free and confidential wellbeing services, including counselling sessions, physiotherapy, GP phone and video consultations, menopause support, manspace and mindfulness programmes.
• Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Currys, Halfords, Wilko, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!
• Cycle to Work - In partnership with Pluxee, this initiative allows you to make Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. Savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.
• Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing, and you don't need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
• Eye Test Vouchers - Free SpecSavers vouchers
• Annual Flu Vaccine

This post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and satisfactory references.