School Admin Assistant (1-Year Term, Part-Time)

Holly Lodge Primary Academy; Ash Vale; On-site; GBP 23,859 - 26,014; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and pension

Discounted wrap-around care

Staff benefits including Perkbox

Training and progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Perkbox access

Job summary

The Ferns Primary Academy is seeking an Admin Assistant on a fixed term contract (1 year) to support the Headteacher and admin team. The role is part time, 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–10:30am, term time plus one week and INSET days. Salary ranges £23,859–£26,014 FTE with an actual salary of £7,244–£7,898 depending on experience.

You will provide administrative support and a welfare service to children, joining a dedicated staff team in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Has experience of working in a school environment, ideally in a school office.
• English and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent.
• Is competent in use of IT.
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Is sensitive to the needs of young children.
• Has a First Aid qualification or is willing to undertake training.
• Is punctual and very reliable with an excellent attendance record.
• Understands the need for professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Is able to interact well with all visitors to the school, both in person and on the telephone.
• Can cope with the demands of a busy office and multi‑task.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher and admin officer team to provide administrative support and a general welfare service to children.

Skills

School experience

GCSE English & Maths

IT literacy

Excellent communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Punctual & reliable attendance

First Aid trained

Interacting with visitors

Multi-tasking

Education

English & Maths GCSE (C)

Tools

IT skills

Job description

The Ferns Primary Academy is seeking an Admin Assistant on a fixed term contract (1 year) to support the Headteacher and admin team. The role is part time, 12.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–10:30am, term time plus one week and INSET days. Salary ranges £23,859–£26,014 FTE with an actual salary of £7,244–£7,898 depending on experience.

You will provide administrative support and a welfare service to children, joining a dedicated staff team in a busy school environment.