Administrative Assistant
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Lower value score due to a modest salary range and potential lack of career progression in the educational sector.
- Salary: £22,024.73 for term-time role
- Flexible part-time hours leading to better work-life balance
- Supportive environment within education sector
Pros
- Opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment.
- Part-time hours lend to better work-life balance.
- Focus on building communication and administrative support skills.
Cons
- Salary may be lower compared to industry standards.
- Limited full-time employment opportunities.
- Potentially high pressure from dealing with diverse populations.
Who it's for
Entry to Mid • Part-time, Term-time only
Good fit
- Administrative support professionals passionate about education
- Individuals looking for part-time opportunities
- Candidates who enjoy working with children and diverse populations
Not recommended for
- Job seekers seeking full-time positions
- First-aid averse candidates
- Applicants without experience in educational administration
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We are looking to appoint a professional, approachable and welcoming skilled Administrative Assistant, who will also be required to administer first aid (full training will be given). Salary based on working 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a..m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day, term-time only including training days, actual salary will be £.22,024.73.
The successful candidate will ensure the provision of effective administration and clerical support within the school. Admin support may be required for our SEN team to support effective communication of statutory arrangements. As part of a small team of reception /administrative staff, you will work in a dynamic environment providing excellent customer service for staff, pupils, parents and visitors.
The school reception office is our communications hub and is the key position as first point of contact for callers and visitors to the school, therefore the post holder will be part of the team presenting a friendly, professional, effective and efficient corporate image at all times and be able to deal skilfully, calmly and assertively with any situation.
You need to have excellent communication skills, be well organised and stay calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be competent in the use of IT and training will be provided on school systems.
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
