Administration assistant

Administration Assistant Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8.15am to 12.45pm); term-time only plus 5 INSET days Contract: Permanent Salary: JG3 SCP 5 – 6 Annual FTE: £25,583 - £25,989 Actual salary: £13,664.75 - £13,881.61 Start date: 1 September 2026 We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Administration Assistant with strong clerical skills to join our school office. You will be the first representative of our school community and the first point of contact for many parents and visitors. Therefore, a warm and professional approach is essential, whilst having the ability to remain calm and organised in a very busy school environment. The successful candidate will be: Exceptionally well organised Resourceful and efficient Have strong IT skills and experience A strong communicator with a positive attitude and a pleasant telephone manner Able to prioritise and work to deadlines Someone who gives good attention to detail Able to work as part of a team Some of the main duties will be: Act as a receptionist for visitors to the school Receiving and responding to incoming communication and deliveries Pupil attendance and lunch records Administration of payments Arranging transport for school visits Managing the school diary Report any issues with the school’s IT Ordering, monitoring and manage stock Preparing and sending communications (paper or electronically) to parents and carers, and the wider community, including Newsletters. Organise and administer parents evenings We can offer: A friendly, supportive and committed team seeking to enable all children to be the best they can be Full induction programme An excellent benefits package including contributory pension scheme, comprehensive employee assistance programme and benefits (including shopping discounts), an electric car scheme and cycle to work scheme. Our School Horfield is a two-form entry primary school looking to enhance their provision as they continue on their school development journey. We are looking forward to welcoming a new permanent head teacher in September who will join a warm and inclusive community striving to ensure every child reaches their full potential. As part of the Lighthouse Schools’ Partnership and one of 34 National English Hubs, we are proud to be working closely with Trust leaders on a clear and purposeful pedagogy, an engaging curriculum and high expectations for every member of our school community. The Trust invests in high-quality professional development for all staff, supporting them to grow and flourish as outstanding practitioners. At Horfield we care deeply about the success, wellbeing and development of both our pupils and our team. The Trust The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home Closing date: Monday 22 June at 5pm Interview date: Friday 3 July 2026