Administrative Assistant – Level 2, 30hpw (Term Time Only) (Sea View Primary School)

South Tyneside Council; South Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant for Sea View Primary School. This role is term-time only, offering a supportive environment and a chance to contribute to the school community. Ideal candidates will have strong literacy, numeracy, and teamwork skills, and the role requires flexibility and initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Administrative Assistant in an educational setting is desirable.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Flexibility to meet varying demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the school.
• Work collaboratively with a team of administrative staff.
• Perform tasks autonomously.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Administrative Assistant – Level 2, 30hpw (Term Time Only)

(Sea View Primary School)

£25,183 pa pro rata



Fixed term contract for 1 year in the first instance



Required for September 2025



Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 12pm to 6pm



An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly and welcoming school for an experienced Administrative Assistant. You will join a very knowledgeable and skilful team of front line administrative staff who withhold the ethos of our very popular primary school.



We are looking for a team player with excellent literacy and numeracy skills who is able to work on their own initiative and work flexibly to cater for the varying demands of this role.



South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.



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Closing date: Noon, 7 July 2025



Shortlisting will take place on 8 July 2025



Interviews will take place on 14 July 2025