Administrative Assistant (TV15326)

Wmjobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Elston Hall Learning Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join the team at Pheasey Park Farm Primary School & Early Years Centre. The role supports the school office manager, covers reception duties, and provides administrative assistance across finance, HR/personnel and general office administration.

The position is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time only, with a Trust Grade 3 salary of £13.70–£13.92 per hour. Start date as soon as possible, on-site role in Walsall.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, articulate and approachable.
• Strong organisation and time management abilities.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception duties and front-desk operations.
• Liaise with families and visitors to ensure a welcoming environment.
• Provide administrative support to the Office Manager across finance, HR/personnel and general office administration.

Job description

Administrative Assistant – Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre

• Trust Grade 3 £13.70 - £13.92 per hour
• Start Date as soon as possible
• Permanent
• 37 hours per week
• Term Time only

Elston Hall Learning Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and professional Administrative Assistant to join our Team at Pheasey Park Farm Primary School & Early Years Centre.

Our school office is a busy environment which serves as a central point for our families and staff. The successful candidate will support the school office manager in ensuring the smooth operations of the office, they will need a flexible and proactive approach to ensure the demands of the role are met. This varied role will involve overseeing reception duties, liaising with families and visitors, and providing administrative support to the Office Manager across a range of functions, including finance, HR/personnel, and general office administration.

This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication skills, strong organisation, and a commitment to supporting a positive school environment.

Elston Hall Learning Trust is dedicated to achieving the highest standards in education, striving for excellence in all areas of learning and ensuring that both pupils and staff are supported to reach their full potential. We invest in the professional growth of our people and offer various opportunities for professional development to help you continuously improve and advance in your career.

You will be part of a supportive community where teamwork and shared goals are highly valued. Our Trust fosters an inclusive culture, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment for everyone.

CLOSING DATE: 9 OCTOBER 2026 – 9:00 AM

INTERVIEWS: 15 OCTOBER 2026

Our commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of our young people

Elston Hall Learning 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 an Enhanced DBS and barred list check along with other relevant employment checks including at least two satisfactory references, prohibition check for teaching staff, right to work in the UK and qualifications.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration form prior to interview and online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted applicants. References will be sought for shortlisted applicants prior to interview where possible.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The post holder must be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s and school’s policies and procedures in connection with Child Protection and Safeguarding.