Administrative Assistant

Piper Hill Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD for all roles

Health plan

Pension contributions

26–31 days holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee assistance

Credit union

Flexible working

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

byond cashback card

Job summary

Piper Hill Learning Trust is seeking an Admin Assistant at Piper Hill High School in Manchester. This Grade 3 permanent post is 35 hours per week, 8:30am-4:00pm, term time plus 5 INSET days.

The role supports leaders and teachers with admin tasks and minute-taking for EHCP meetings, providing essential support to the school office. Applicants should have numeracy/literacy at NVQ2 level, strong ICT skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
• Confidence using ICT systems, including Word, Excel and databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling data and financial information.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and supporting pupil wellbeing.
• Willingness to undertake first aid training.

Responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks.
• To assist with the organisation, documentation and minute-taking of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings.
• To contribute to the efficient running of the school office.
• To work collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupils and the wider school community.

Skills

General clerical

Administrative work

Financial work

Numeracy & literacy

Organisational skills

ICT skills (Word, Excel)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Adaptability & proactiveness

Safeguarding commitment

First aid training willingness

Education

NVQ Level 2 equivalent

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2)

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Salary: £26,427 - £26,847 per annum

The starting salary is £22,730 and the full time equivalent is £26,427.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week (8:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday), term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,730 and the full time equivalent is £26,427.

We are looking for an experienced administrative assistant to provide administrative support to leaders and teachers in arranging, recording and taking of minutes of Education and Health Care Plan meetings and to provide support to Office team and SLT team.

We’re looking for:

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• Confidence using ICT systems, including Word, Excel and databases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling data and financial information
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to work
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and supporting pupil wellbeing
• Willingness to undertake first aid training

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school
• To support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks
• To assist with the organisation, documentation and minute-taking of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings
• To contribute to the efficient running of the school office
• To work collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupils and the wider school community

Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the Job Description and Person Specification and to clearly demonstrate within the personal statement how their experience and skills meet the requirements of the role. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation