Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    5 January 2026

  • Closing date

    5 December 2025 at 8am

  • Date listed

    13 November 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£7,634.00 Annually (Actual) £25,185

Admin Assistant job summary

We are looking to appoint a temporary administrative assistant to support the day-to-day tasks of our busy school office. This is a varied role initially until Summer 2026. This person will provide general office support including answering the telephone and greeting visitors; will be involved in the general management of the school office.The successful applicant will have:

  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection.
  • Understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders.
  • Proficient in the use of IT systems and software, including Microsoft Office and school-specific administrative systems.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data entry.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as required.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school.

Training on school-based systems and processes will be provided. For more details and an informal chat with Mrs Melton about the role please contact the school office on 01728 830745.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Leiston Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
396 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
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School website
Leiston Primary School website
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