Administration assistant
High Ongar Primary School, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NB18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st January 2027
Closing date
10 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £13,812.00 - £14,022.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 3, Points 4 – 5 with Fringe
Administration assistant job summary
At High Ongar Primary School, our vision is for all children to make excellent progress from their starting points, to develop their social and emotional skills, have high aspirations for themselves and strive to be the very best that they can be. It is important to us that our children feel safe, enjoy school and are enthusiastic and motivated learners. Our whole school values focus on children being ready to learn, respectful to themselves and others, and to learn and play safely. We are a small, rural school, set in the heart of High Ongar village in Essex. Our beautiful building and extensive rural grounds incorporate a traditional feel to our exciting and motivating curriculum. Our small yet supportive staff team are committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety, wellbeing and learning for our children and we work closely together to constantly develop our own practice through high quality and personalised CPD.
High Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
High Ongar Primary School is a welcoming and ambitious village school where children and staff flourish. We are committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential academically, socially and emotionally, while developing the confidence and aspirations needed for future success. Our values of kindness, resilience and respect are at the heart of everything we do and shape the caring, inclusive culture of our school. Set in the beautiful rural village of High Ongar, we offer a rich and engaging curriculum within a supportive environment where colleagues work closely together, share expertise and embrace high-quality professional development. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to helping both children and staff thrive.
About the Role
As our Administration Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth day-today operation of our school. You will be the welcoming face of the school for pupils, parents, visitors and external professionals, providing a professional and friendly first point of contact at reception. Alongside reception duties, you will provide high-quality administrative support across the school, helping to ensure that records, communications and processes are maintained accurately and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who:
Is organised, reliable and able to manage a varied workload in a busy school environment
Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
Provides a professional, friendly and welcoming first impression to pupils, parents, visitors and staff
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion
Remains calm under pressure and adapts to changing priorities throughout the school day
Works effectively independently and as part of a team
Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external agencies
What we offer
A welcoming and supportive staff team.
Friendly, well-mannered children who are proud of their school.
A strong, caring school community.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Access to a comprehensive employee wellbeing programme.
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the daily experience of our pupils.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About High Ongar Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 111 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At High Ongar Primary School we have a very caring ethos, a warm and friendly approach and an excellent reputation for extracurricular activities and sport despite our small size. Children are well cared for and receive a good all-round education.
High Ongar Primary School is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
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