Administration Assistant

Athersley South Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  7th December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 13 Hours per week (2 Days) Term Time Only - Days to be agreed on appointment
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427 to £26,847

What skills and experience we're looking for

Applicants must have:

• Have at least 12 months experience of working in a busy office environment, including reception duties, with good organisational and communication skills.
• Hold 4 GCSE’s (Grade A – C) or equivalent including English Language and Maths.
• Have good numeracy skills.
• Have good keyboard skills and experience of working with office software i.e. Word and Excel.
• Be aware and have knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. safeguarding.
• Have the ability to have challenging conversations with parents but be able to maintain a professional and approachable manner at all times.
• Have the ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and their own position within these.

We are looking for an individual to join our team who:

• Is motivated, tenacious and confident enough to use your own initiative when the need arises in order to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential.
• is creative, forward thinking and innovative
• will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children
• will uphold all the school’s policies and procedures
• has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children

• a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
• a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
• professional networks with staff from other ECM Trust schools

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Employee Spec - Admin Assistant November 2026.doc - 331 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Admin Assistant November 2026.doc - 335 KB (opens in new tab)

About Athersley South Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 306 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Athersley South Primary School website
• Email address: athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01226 284223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/athersley-south-primary-school-barnsley

Primary School 3 - 11 years

Arranging a visit to Athersley South Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk.

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