Southcoates Primary Academy -Administration Assistant

The Enquire Learning Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 6,500 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

East Riding Pension Scheme

Development opportunities

Health Assured assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lifestyle savings

Job summary

Southcoates Primary Academy invites applications for an Administration Assistant. The role supports staff, pupils and the academy community with clerical tasks and office duties. The post combines a welcoming front-office presence with essential safeguarding and administrative responsibilities.

The position is 18 hours per week, mornings, term-time plus 5 training days, fixed-term to 31 July 2027. Applicants should be organised, proactive and comfortable working within the Trust’s policies.

Qualifications

• Clerical and administrative duties to support staff, pupils and academy community.
• Create a welcoming, safe environment in the school office.
• Provide first aid to pupils as needed.
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and a team player.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, writing and numeracy skills.
• Follow the Trust's policies and applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to staff, pupils and academy community.
• Maintain welcoming environment in the school office, in person and by telephone.
• Assist with clerical tasks and record-keeping.
• Support safeguarding and DBS requirements as applicable.
• Contribute to a smooth, safe and well-organised school office.

Skills

Clerical and administrative support

Welcoming environment

First aid

Motivated team player

Interpersonal, written and numeracy

Trust policies and legislation

Job description

Southcoates Primary Academy -Administration Assistant

Closing date for applications: 19 November 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 27 November 2026

Reference Number: ELTOCT2625

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Reference Number: ELTOCT2625

Working Hours: 18 hours (Monday to Friday mornings)

Working Weeks: 39 (Term Time Only plus 5 training days)

Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 5 to 7

Contract Type: Fixed Term to 31/07/2027

Start Date: December 2026

Location: Southcoates Primary Academy, Southcoates Lane, HULL HU9 3TW.

About us

Our academy is a 1.5-form entry school, and we currently have 297 pupils on roll; this includes 39 FTE place Nursery provision for 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. As part of The Enquire Learning Trust, we work collaboratively with other academies and share best practice to enhance provision and transform the culture of learning and teaching.

The staff and Academy Improvement Committee are committed to ensuring that the children enjoy their learning, feel safe and are well cared for within an environment of mutual respect, where the views and opinions of the whole school community are valued.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, enthusiastic, and organised individual to join our administration team and contribute towards creating a welcoming environment. Working to provide the highest standards of administrative support for staff, pupils, and the academy’s community.

What we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person with the following qualities and abilities:

• Providing clerical and administrative support aligned to raising standards and making a difference
• Creating a welcoming and safe environment for all stakeholders within the school office, both face to face and over the telephone
• Providing first aid to pupils who are sick, injured or have medical conditions
• Motivated, enthusiastic and a supportive team player
• Excellent interpersonal, written and numeracy skills
• Understanding and conducting all activities in accordance with the Trust’s policies and relevant legislation.

What we can offer

• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyle savings

Working arrangements

The weekly working hours will be 18 hours a week, Monday to Friday mornings (Term Time Only plus 5 training days).

For more information, please contact:

Ms K Storer (Academy Business Manager) either by telephoning 01482 701407 or by email [e-mail]

DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.