* Heath Primary School
* Address: Bell Lane, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk IP5 1JG
* Salary: £24,796 - £25,185 per annum pro rata
* Hours: 16 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Tuesday and Friday, 8am – 4.30pm
* Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
* Reference: 8334
Heath Primary School are looking for someone to take on the role of Office Assistant.
Heath is a creative, forward‑looking school and we need someone who shares these qualities to join our fantastic admin team. You will focus on carrying out basic finance administration to support our School Business Manager and to cover the reception role on a Tuesday. You will also involve carrying out a range of other administrative duties and working as an MDSA over the lunch period, this could involve working in the dining hall or outside on the playground and field.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who:
* is warm and friendly, and a great team player
* understands administration in a school setting, or experience working in an administrative setting and the capacity and willingness to learn quickly on the job
* can effectively be able to manage their own workload
* is adaptable and able to manage any disruptions or changes that may occur during a school day.
As a school, we can offer:
* a proven track record of developing staff
* a highly supportive and nurturing environment
* a positive, dynamic and friendly team
* highly motivated pupils who are well behaved and a credit to the school
* a supportive Governing Body, parents and community
For more information
Please read Job Description (Word), Person Specification (Word) and Application Guidance (Word).
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment by either calling 01473 622806 or emailing h.thorpe@heathkesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk.
How to apply
Please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to Hayley Thorpe, School Business email at h.thorpe@heathkesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk.
Closing date: 12pm, 30 January 2026
Interview date: 3 February 2026
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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