Administrative Assistant

Axminster Community Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 January 2026

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: £24,796.00 FTE

Administrative Assistant job summary

Axminster Primary School are seeking to recruit a fixed term Administrative Assistant for 18 hours per week, term time only. 

Working under a Senior Administrator and as part of an experienced and supportive administration team, this is a key role in the operation of the school.

You will be a friendly, enthusiastic and well-organised individual who can build a rapport with pupils, parents, staff and visitors alike.

This varied role covers a wide range of duties and is both challenging and highly rewarding. If you are organised, sociable and thrive on busy schedules where no two days are the same, this role could be for you and we would love to hear from you. Excellent IT skills and the ability to work to deadlines within a busy office environment is essential.



The position is for 5 mornings a week – Monday to Thursday  8.30am to 12:00pm and Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm

 

Should you require more information about the position, please contact the school on office@axminster-primary.devon.sch.uk or 01297 33005.

 

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Acorn Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure, as well as two satisfactory references and an online check of publicly available information are required for this post.

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.

About Axminster Community Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 300 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Axminster Community Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/axminster-community-primary-academy

Axminster Community Primary Academy is part of the Acorn Multi Academy Trust which consists of six schools; St Andrew’s Cof E Primary, Chardstock, Mrs Ethelston’s Cof E Primary, Uplyme, Membury Primary, Loders CofE Primary, Marshwood CofE Primary, Bridport and Axminster Community Primary.

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