Address: Hardwick Primary School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PW Salary: £23,657 - £24,404 pro rata Hours: 20 hours per week (term time only) Contract: Permanent. Required from September 2025 Reference: 7687 We are looking for a friendly, reliable and highly organised Administration Assistant to join our warm and welcoming school office team at Hardwick Primary School in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. This is a key role in the daily life of our busy and vibrant primary school. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, so excellent communication skills, a professional manner and a friendly, approachable nature are essential. You’ll need to be confident using a range of IT systems and office equipment, be able to prioritise tasks effectively, and have strong attention to detail. The role involves a wide variety of administrative and financial duties – including processing payments, maintaining accurate records, handling confidential information, and supporting the smooth running of clubs and school events. You will: be efficient, flexible, proactive and take pride in your work be able to work both independently and as part of a team have good literacy, numeracy and IT skills (GCSE English and Mathematics grade C or above or equivalent) be able to manage multiple tasks and remain calm under pressure have a good understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding. Previous experience in a school office or administrative setting is desirable, but not essential – full training and support will be provided. We will offer you: a welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong team ethos a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same supportive colleagues and leadership team opportunities for professional development a school that values respect, relationships, resilience, risk-taking and resourcefulness. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Form Guidance (pdf) If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are very welcome to contact our Headteacher, Hayley Clarke on h.clarke@asst.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you. How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) and Recruitment Monitoring Form (word) Completed applications to be emailed to Hayley Clarke on h.clarke@asst.org.uk o r posted to: Hardwick Primary School, Steward Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2PW. Closing date: 1pm, 11 August 2025. Interview date: 18 August 2025. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.