Administrative Assistant

Loughborough Primary School, London, SW9 7UA

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  5 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Thursday (8:30am-3:45pm) and Friday (8:30am-13:15pm) - Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,808

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main purpose:

The administrative assistant is responsible for supporting the administrative, financial and organisational processes within the school. They will also act as the initial point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and other stakeholders, so will be an ambassador for the school and embody the value, vision and ethos of the school in all interactions.

Skills:

• Good oral and written communications skills
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise to meet deadlines
• Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use IT packages including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software
• Ability to use relevant office equipment effectively
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality

Experience:

• Carrying out administrative tasks
• Dealing with face-to-face and telephone interactions
• Working with children or young people
• Working and collaborating within a team

What the school offers its staff

Loughborough Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

We offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Access to high quality CPD
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket Loans

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 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.

Upload additional documents

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

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About Loughborough Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 286 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Loughborough Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tcset.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/loughborough-primary-school-london

Welcome to Loughborough Primary School, where our ambition is for every child to succeed and thrive in a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment.

We are proud to serve an amazing and diverse community, where the richness of different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences strengthens our school and enriches the learning journey of every child.
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At the heart of our school is a team of dedicated and passionate staff who nurture and support every child ensuring they feel valued and are given the opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

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