School Administrator (with Occasional Teaching Assistant Support)

Teaching Personnel; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EWC registration

Enhanced DBS (Update Service required)

Two professional references

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a School Administrator with the exciting opportunity to also support pupils as a Teaching Assistant when required in Pontypridd. Based across two sites, the role focuses on admin duties while offering classroom support during busy periods.

You will provide a warm reception, manage communications, and help maintain pupil records. This is a full-time position with competitive daily pay and ongoing opportunities with a supportive SEN primary school.

Qualifications

• Experience in school admin or TA roles is beneficial.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to multitask and prioritise in a busy school environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, professional reception for parents, visitors and pupils.
• Handle calls, emails and general school correspondence.
• Maintain and update pupil records and databases.
• Support attendance monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Organised

Multitasking

Professional communication

Team player

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS (desirable)

Job description

Pontypridd, CF38

Full-Time | Until the End of the Academic Year

£92.63 - £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an organised, friendly and proactive individual looking for a varied role within a warm and supportive primary school? We are looking for a School Administrator to join a fantastic SEN primary school in Pontypridd - with the exciting added opportunity to support pupils and staff in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant when required.

If you enjoy multitasking, working with children, and being at the heart of a busy school community, this role could be perfect for you.

This inclusive SEN primary school, based across two well‑resourced sites on the outskirts of Pontypridd, provides specialist support for pupils aged 3-19 with a diverse range of additional learning needs.

The school is known for:

• It's nurturing, child‑centred ethos
• Exceptional teamwork and supportive leadership
• Strong relationships with families and external professionals
• A welcoming atmosphere where every member of staff feels valued

As part of this team, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the school runs smoothly while supporting pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Your role will primarily focus on school administration, with additional opportunities to work as a Teaching Assistant during busy periods, staff absences or high‑need times.

• Provide a warm, professional reception service for parents, visitors, and pupils
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and general school correspondence
• Maintain and update pupil records and school databases
• Support attendance monitoring and reporting
• Assist with filing, document preparation, data entry, and general admin tasks
• Liaise with staff, parents, and external agencies
• Support SLT with organisational tasks and communications
• Help coordinate meetings, appointments, and school events

• Provide classroom support during staff shortages or high‑need times
• Assist pupils with SEN in their learning and daily routines
• Support small‑group work or 1:1 sessions under teacher direction
• Help maintain a positive, calm, and inclusive classroom environment

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role and wants to make a real difference both in the office and the classroom.

• Is highly organised, efficient, and able to multitask
• Communicates confidently and professionally
• Is comfortable using Microsoft Office (SIMS experience desirable but not essential)
• Handles confidential information with professionalism
• Can work calmly in a busy school environment
• Is warm, approachable, and a great team player
• Is open to supporting pupils with SEN when required

Previous school admin or TA experience is beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Teaching Personnel can support you with gaining:

• EWC registration
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service required)
• Two professional references

• Competitive daily pay (£92.63-£100 per day)
• Access to free online training and discounted CPD
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for temporary and permanent roles
• A welcoming team always here to help

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the opt