School Business Support Assistant

Downs Barn School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7NA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  3 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday 1pm – 3.45pm term time only (Wednesday to Friday 1pm – 3.45pm would be considered)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Actual salary: £8,165

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a School Business Support Assistant to join us as a valued member of our school community. The role is varied and includes a wide range of duties and responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to, being the first point of contact for visitors at the Reception, answering incoming calls, using various websites and portals and completing a variety of administrative duties involving work on Word and Excel.

We require someone who is reliable, flexible, enthusiastic, highly motivated and have the ability to use their initiative when working alone but also to be happy working as part of a team both within the school itself and across the Federation.

The successful candidate may have experience of:

• working within a school setting
• working in a frontline reception role
• school MIS applications such as SIMS

What the school offers its staff

Downs Barn School is a school with enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn, with dedicated and supportive staff and a Governing Board who are keen to encourage professional development and promote personal wellbeing. We are looking for someone who would relish the challenge of working in a supportive team.

Applications are welcomed from team players with high expectations for achievement. We can offer you a good school in a friendly and happy environment. If you would like to visit the school prior to application, please contact us and we will be more than happy to show you around. For further information contact Melanie Hornshaw on 01908 604430 or email office@downsbarnschool.co.uk The closing date for applications is 26th June 2026.

The school reserves the right to close the application process at any stage, should we receive sufficient applications, and interviews will be held sooner. Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check with further vetting checks including online searches and references taken.

The Boulevard Primary Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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

Safeguarding is paramount to everything we do at Downs Barn School. We have a skilled support team in our schools who work hard to ensure our children stay safe.

All Boulevard Primary Partnership schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Online checks will be completed for shortlisted candidates.

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.

About Downs Barn School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 85 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Downs Barn School website
• Email address: office@downsbarnschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01908 604430
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/downs-barn-school

Downs Barn School is a small infant school with a maintained nursery. We are located in Central Milton Keynes.

Arranging a visit to Downs Barn School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@downsbarnschool.co.uk.

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