Business Support Assistant
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy, London, N9 8DR21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
27 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,148.19 - £30,407.51 Annually (FTE) NSCT Pay Scales: 18-21 / Actual Salary: £26,855.53 - £27,930.11 / NSCT Health Cash Plan + Generous Pension
Business Support Assistant job summary
Why join us?
Woodpecker Hall Academy is a wonderful primary school and nursery, and a proud member of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. At Woodpecker Hall the children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. We are proud to be ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally and to have received a national Silver Award for Primary School of the Year.
About the role
We are looking for a friendly, organised and reliable Business Support Assistant to join the team at Woodpecker Hall Academy.
You’ll be one of the first points of contact for pupils, families, staff and visitors, helping to keep the academy office running smoothly. The role includes reception, attendance, admissions, family communication and general administration, as well as supporting pupil welfare and medical needs.
If you enjoy working with people, can stay calm in a busy environment and take pride in getting things done accurately, we’d love to hear from you.
What we are looking for
We’re looking for someone who is organised, approachable and confident working in a busy school environment. You’ll need to communicate well with pupils, families and colleagues, handle sensitive information with care and be comfortable managing a varied workload.
Previous experience in a busy administrative role is important, along with good IT skills and strong attention to detail. Experience in a school setting, particularly with attendance, safeguarding or pupil welfare, would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the Turkish language when supporting our diverse school community.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is positive, reliable and genuinely enjoys supporting children, families and the wider school community.
What we offer
We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached.
Apply Now
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early. Refer to our Application Process supporting document for more information. We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.
Safeguarding statement
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre-employment checks relevant to their role.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
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 Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 720 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Woodpecker Hall Academy is a wonderful primary school and nursery, and a proud member of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support.
At Woodpecker Hall the children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. We are proud to be ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally and to have received a national Silver Award for Primary School of the Year.
Our pledge is to offer a supportive, caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff.
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early.
We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.
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