Administrative Assistant at Lantern Community Primary School

The Lantern Primary School; Ely; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Eye tests & flu vaccines

Free on-site parking

Job summary

The Lantern Community Primary School in Ely is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join a small, friendly office team. You will handle reception duties, greet visitors, manage emails and calls, input attendance and lunch orders, and maintain pupil records including admissions dates.

You will also help arrange trips and after-school clubs, plus carry out general office tasks. The role is part-time, term-time only, with a 8am–4pm schedule on Thursdays and Fridays, and a Grade 3

Qualifications

• GCSE qualifications or above.
• Experience of working in a school or office environment.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors at reception and answer telephone and email queries.
• Input attendance data and school lunch orders; maintain pupil records.
• Assist with admissions dates and organise school trips and after-school clubs.
• Carry out general office duties and support a small office team.

Skills

Communication skills

Reception duties

Team player

Education

GCSE qualifications or above

Job description

About this Role

Required to start from October 2026

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Staff, Grade 3 (£8,428 Actual Salary)

Hours of work: Thursday & Friday, 8am to 4pm (term-time only)

The Lantern Community Primary School has a vacancy for an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant. You will be part of a small and friendly office team and the role will be busy and varied. Your work will include reception duties, greeting visitors, answering email and telephone calls, inputting attendance and school lunch orders, managing pupil records including admissions date, overseeing arrangement for school trips and after school clubs plus general office duties.

The opportunity

• A fulfilling andrewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of ateam
• An opportunity to use a range ofadministrative skills
• Outstanding professional developmentopportunities for all our staff
• A part-time, term-time only positionwhich offers more flexibility around other commitments

The ideal candidate

• A good educational background - GCSEqualifications or above
• Experience of working in a school or office environment
• Possess outstanding communication skillsand can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection andsafeguarding issues

About The Lantern Community Primary School

The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at the Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children's learning opportunities.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values‑led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing
• Opportunities to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 14th September 2026 by 9am

Rolling interviews will be held as applications are received. Early applications are recommended.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.