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Caerphilly County Borough Council; Newport, Cwmcarn; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is recruiting an Administration Assistant for Cwmcarn Primary School. The role is 19.5 hours per week (8.15am–12:00pm, 12:30pm–3:15pm), 3 days per week with flexibility across days.

Contract is part-time and fixed-term until 31 August 2027, term-time only, location at Cwmcarn Primary School. The successful applicant will support the school office, handle clerical tasks, welcome visitors, and assist with safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Keyboard/computer skills.
• Experience in general clerical/administrative work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher with administration of running the school.
• Manage the school website and cashless catering responsibilities.
• Welcome pupils, parents and visitors and maintain orderly office operations.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promote welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Keyboard skills

Clerical work

Job description

Administration Assistant - Cwmcarn Primary School

We are recruiting an Administration Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 19.50 hours per week (8.15am – 12pm, 12.30pm - 3.15pm 3 days per week – being flexible around the days on a weekly basis would be an advantage).

Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2027 and Term Time Only

Working Weeks TTO: 38

Location: Cwmcarn Primary School

We pay an attractive salary of £12,514 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

To start as soon as possible (pending recruitment and safeguarding checks), likely mid-November.

The Governing Body of Cwmcarn Primary School is seeking to appoint a Clerk. An approachable, reliable and professional person is required for undertaking this demanding but rewarding role within the school office.

Cwmcarn Primary is a happy, friendly community school. The school had a very strong ESTYN inspection in September 2024 and also includes 3 local authority resources bases. The school clerk has an important role, central to all aspects of school life. Previous Admin experience is essential. Efficient organisational skills, excellent IT skills and the ability to welcome pupils, parents and visitors to our school are essential. The clerk is required to support the Headteacher is all aspects of the administration of running the school. Other tasks include managing the website and cashless catering. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant must have a flexible attitude, work positively as part of our team and enjoy working in an environment with the children, including children with complex needs.

Requirements

• Good numeracy/literacy skills.
• Keyboard/computer skills.
• Experience in general clerical/administrative work.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026.

Interviews will take place Friday 23rd October 2026.

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