Claydon High School Address: Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 0EG Salary: £21,232 per annum Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time plus 5 PD days, 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 3.30 pm, Friday with a daily 30-minute unpaid break. Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8708 ‘Be the best you can be’ Claydon High School are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the smooth operation of student focused programmes. This role is key to ensuring students receive timely, accurate and helpful support throughout their school journey. You will also act as the main point of contact for first aid and oversee the day-to-day running of the medical room. You will play a central role in supporting our students to ‘be the best they can be’. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with a keen eye for detail, helping our students make the most of their potential. Claydon High School is a popular, oversubscribed and friendly comprehensive school on the outskirts of Ipswich; we are situated close to the A14 with easy transport links across Suffolk and into Essex. We are a small school with 767 students on roll which means that there is a close working relationship with all the staff and students in the school. As part of the Penrose Learning Trust we also work closely with other schools within the MAT to achieve “excellence through collaboration”. For more information Please contact Sue Perrotton, Headteachers PA by emailing: admin@claydonhigh.com How to apply To apply please visit website our website Closing date: 9 am, 29 April 2026. Interview date: week commencing, 5 May 2026. Penrose Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide references, undergo employment checks and an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.