Term-Time School Administrator & Pupil Welfare

Shorefields; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a highly organised Admin Assistant for Barnes Farm Primary School in Chelmsford. You will handle front-of-house duties, pupil welfare support and data administration this term-time role.

You will be the first point of contact for parents and staff, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and safeguarding while supporting daily school operations and events.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative work within a busy office environment.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Manage pupil admissions enquiries, applications and transitions for new starters and leavers.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and data within the school's MIS.
• Support the completion of statutory returns, including the termly Pupil Census.
• Act as a first point of contact for telephone, email and face-to-face enquiries.
• Provide reception and visitor management services, ensuring school security procedures are followed.
• Support pupil welfare, including administering first aid and liaising with parents regarding illness or injury.
• Assist with school trips, events, assemblies, productions and extracurricular activities.
• Manage school meal administration, free school meal eligibility checks and holiday voucher schemes.
• Support wraparound care administration, bookings and debt management.
• Produce reports, correspondence and administrative documentation as required.

Job description

Chelmsford Learning Partnership is seeking a highly organised Admin Assistant for Barnes Farm Primary School in Chelmsford. You will handle front-of-house duties, pupil welfare support and data administration this term-time role.

You will be the first point of contact for parents and staff, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and safeguarding while supporting daily school operations and events.