The Primrose Centre itself acts as the Primary Provision for both permanently and preventative excluded children in Sandwell. We are very proud of the work we do at The Primrose Centre and it is essential we recruit a motivated individual who shares our vision and can join us on our journey. We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to help run the busy office. This s a fixed term maternity cover post likely to be until 31 August 2026. Please refer to full job description and personal specification for more details. All staff are committed to putting the pupils first, ensuring they achieve in all aspects of their learning. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the welfare of young people, a good communicator who can encourage good relations and effective dialogue between parents and carers and teachers and external agencies. The school provides a continuation of Education for pupils who, due to medical, psychological or psychiatric difficulties, are unable to attend their mainstream school. The Primrose Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Sandwell MBC is an Equal Opportunities employer. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post Application forms and further details are available from the school office. If you wish to receive an application pack please contact the school office on: 0121 559 1043 or by emailing julie.clarke@primrose.sandwell.sch.uk. Alternatively an application form can be downloaded below. Online applications only and should be returned via email to julie.clarke@primrose.sandwell.sch.uk. Please ensure application forms are signed when sending via email. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.primrose.sandwell.sch.uk Hours: 17.5 hours per week, term-time only plus five days (8.30am-12.00noon) Grade: Grade B, SCP 3-4 (£24,796 p.a. - £25,185 p.a.) Actual Salary £10,465 p.a. - £10,766 p.a. Location: The Primrose Centre, Throne Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9JP Closing Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 09:00am Shortlisting Date: Thursday 18th December 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026 A visit to The Primrose Centre is essential before applying for the position. Please contact Julie Clarke on 0121 559 1043 to make an appointment.