Key Role Information

Salary
£25,185.00 - £25,583.00 FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
01/06/2026 08:00
Interview
3 June 2026
Start
7 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP4 - SCP5
Department
Finance & Admin Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Axminster Primary School are seeking to recruit a fixed term Administrative Assistant for 32.5 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 days a week - Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm


The actual starting salary is £18,541 per annum

 

Should you require more information about the position, please contact the school.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 


First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.


 

Qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English (Grade A-C/4-9) or equivalentessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Effective organisation skillsessential
Ability to use MS Office programmesessential
Ability to identify and recommend options for consideration to support the running of the schoolessential
A cheerful and positive dispositionessential
Ability to work effectively with othersessential
Ability to deliver work with clearly defined deadlinesessential
Able to work under pressure in a busy environment with constant interruptionsessential
Able to listen and respond appropriately to children, parents, staff and visitorsessential
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with people at all levelsessential
Be able to follow established office systemsessential
Good ICT skillsessential
Able to work to deadlinesessential
Able to prioritise a number of different tasksessential
Good literacy and numeracy skillsessential
Ability to use MIS such as Arbor
Health and Safety training

Experience

Administrative experienceessential
Administrative experience in a school setting

About Us


Axminster Community Primary Academy

Claire Hulbert

office@axminster-primary.devon.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.