Part-Time School Admin Assistant – Front Desk & Records

MERIDIAN TRUST; Chettisham; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

On-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

The Lantern Community Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant. You will join a small office team, handle reception duties, greet visitors, answer emails and calls, input attendance and lunch orders, and manage pupil records including admissions dates and trips.

Hours are Thursday and Friday, 8am–4pm, term-time only (15 hours/week, 38 weeks/year), starting October 2026. Salary £8,428 actual, Meridian Trust Grade 3.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reception duties and greeting visitors.
• Answering emails and telephone calls.
• Inputting attendance and school lunch orders.
• Managing pupil records including admissions date.
• Overseeing arrangement for school trips and after-school clubs.
• General office duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE qualifications or above

Job description

The Lantern Community Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant. You will join a small office team, handle reception duties, greet visitors, answer emails and calls, input attendance and lunch orders, and manage pupil records including admissions dates and trips.

Hours are Thursday and Friday, 8am–4pm, term-time only (15 hours/week, 38 weeks/year), starting October 2026. Salary £8,428 actual, Meridian Trust Grade 3.