Office Assistant

Futura Learning Partnership; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym membership discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Chandag Primary School in Keynsham is seeking a positive and approachable Office Assistant to join our team. This fixed term contract role supports efficient administrative tasks, welcoming visitors and delivering a professional front-of-house experience for parents and the school community.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and GCSEs in Maths and English (grade C/4 or above).

Qualifications

• Good organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to build positive relationships and work well in a team
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above required

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support across Chandag Primary School
• Create a welcoming and professional experience for visitors, parents and staff
• Support office processes to ensure smooth daily operations

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)

Job description

# Office AssistantEmployer: Chandag Primary SchoolLocation: Keynsham, BristolContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 7 monthsSalary: Pro Rata'd: £23,119Posted: 11th September 2026Expires: 21st September 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1573461Job Reference: FLP-R1690* Share :* PrintChandag Primary School is seeking a positive and approachable Office Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding role that plays a key part in creating a welcoming and professional experience for visitors, parents and members of the wider school community, while delivering efficient and effective administrative support across the school. You will become part of a supportive and ambitious team that is dedicated to helping every child achieve their full potential.Working alongside collaborative and committed colleagues, you will contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment where both staff and pupils are encouraged to flourish and succeed.**About Chandag Primary School**Chandag Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school in Keynsham, known for its strong sense of community and commitment to developing confident, happy learners. The school fosters a caring and respectful environment, encouraging children to be curious, resilient, and enthusiastic about learning.Chandag Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.**About Futura Learning Partnership**Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.**About You**We'd love to hear from someone who:* Is able to prioritise and multi task with excellent organisational skills* Builds positive relationships and works well in a team* Has a good standard of education, including GCSE passes in Maths and English (grade C or 4 or above)* Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities**Our Culture and Offer**We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.**Role information:*** This is a fixed term contract, working 37 hours a week, Term Time Only + 2 Inset days* Start date: 02/11/2026* End date: 28/05/2027* Part time applicants are welcome to apply**How to Apply**To apply and find out more, please click the apply button:* Closing date: 21/09/2026* Interviews: To be held shortly after*PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.*### AttachmentsFutura Recruitment Pack - 2026Receptionist-Administration Support Grade 3 (1)### Safeguarding Statement:**Diversity and Inclusion**At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.**Safeguarding**Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.