Administrative Assistant - Student Services

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Claydon High School in Ipswich is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Student Services to support the smooth operation of student-focused programmes. The role is permanent, 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year (term-time plus PD days), with a salary of £21,934 per annum.

You will be the main point of contact for first aid and oversee the day-to-day running of the medical room, helping students be the best they can be.

Qualifications

• Support the smooth operation of student-focused programmes.
• Be the main point of contact for first aid and oversee the medical room.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth operation of student-focused programmes.
• Be the main point of contact for first aid and oversee the medical room.
• Provide timely, accurate and helpful support to students.

Skills

Highly organised

Proactive

Attention to detail

Job description

• Claydon High School
• Address: Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0EG
• Salary: £21,934 (actual per annum)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 PD days)
• Contract: Permanent.Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5477

Working pattern: 8.am – 4pm, Monday - Thursday, 8am - 3.30pm Friday (with a daily 30-minute unpaid break).

Claydon High Schoolis looking for an Administrative Assistant - Student Services.

‘Be the best you can be’.

Claydon High School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to support the smooth operation of student focused programmes. This role is key to ensuring students receive timely, accurate and helpful support throughout their school journey. You will also act as the main point of contact for first aid and oversee the day-to-day running of the medical room.

You will play a central role in supporting our students to ‘be the best they can be’. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with a keen eye for detail, helping our students make the most of their potential.

Claydon High School is a popular, oversubscribed and friendly comprehensive school on the outskirts of Ipswich; we are situated close to the A14 with easy transport links across Suffolk and into Essex. We are a small school with 775 students on roll which means that there is a close working relationship with all the staff and students in the school. As part of the Penrose Learning Trust, we also work closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve “excellence through collaboration”.

To find out more

If you would like to have a discussion about the post or visit the school, please email Sue Perrotton, Headteachers PA [e-mail]

Closing date:

12 pm 6 October 2026.

Interview date:

week commencing 12 October 2026.

Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.