Administrative Assistant
Bearwood Primary School, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5BB21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday - 8am - 1pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,790 (Pro Rata)
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our school and we are looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to work alongside our dedicated office staff in our busy and friendly school office.
Bearwood is a friendly and nurturing primary school committed to helping every child feel happy, safe, and inspired to learn. We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with families and our supportive, welcoming staff team.
We are looking for a caring, organised, and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office—someone who enjoys working in a child-centred environment and who can play a key role in supporting attendance and celebrating school life.
This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of our school where no two days are the same. You will be the first point of contact for many parents and visitors, while also taking responsibility for monitoring and managing pupil attendance and helping to share the wonderful things happening in our school through social media.
The ideal candidate will have:
- experience in an administrative role (school experience desirable but not essential)
- strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- confidence using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and school MIS systems
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- experience managing or contributing to social media platforms
- a proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work and willingness to help wherever needed
- understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding in a school setting
- excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills
- is motivated, enthusiastic, reflective and committed to professional development
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
- a supportive and welcoming school community
- a friendly and collaborative staff team
- a positive and stimulating working environment with opportunities for on-going training and professional development.
- a chance to make a real difference in the school community
Further information about the job
Applications are warmly welcomed and visits to the school are highly recommended.
Bearwood Primary School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
An application form and job description can also be found on the school website https://www.bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk/web/school_vacancies/607799
Application is via fully completed application form only. Completed application forms should be returned to our School Business Manager, Lynne Amor at personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure Procedures.
This post will be advertised until noon on Friday 17th July, which will also be the last date we will receive applications. We will shortlist candidates and invite successfully shortlisted candidates for interview as we receive applications.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure Procedures.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bearwood Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 266 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Bearwood Primary School website
- Email address
- personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0118 978 4628
Bearwood Primary School was originally built in 1847, with the original building being Grade II listed. Its history is linked with the Walter family of Bearwood House. We have a well-equipped and resourced building, spacious grounds and a dedicated, knowledgeable and hardworking team of staff whose aim is to do the best for each child.
We are a 1.5 form-entry maintained local authority school, with children from Foundation Stage (age 3) right through to Year 6 (age 11). We are a GOOD school on our journey to becoming Outstanding.
We aim to be an outstanding, values based school at the heart of our culturally diverse community striving for excellence enabling our children to be independent learners and to achieve their highest potential in all areas of the curriculum. Everyone is a learner and every experience is a learning opportunity.
Arranging a visit to Bearwood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk.
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