Administration Assistant

Job description

Administration Assistant

Salary or Hourly Rate

Grade 3 SCP 5-7 £24,790 Pro Rata

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time - Term Time Only

Hours per week

32.5

Work Base

Healdswood Infant & Nursery School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 3FQ

Additional Documents Instance 1

Additional Documents Instance 1

Closing Date

18 September 2026 12:00

Are you an organised, proactive, and passionate individual looking to make a real impact in a thriving school community? Healdswood Infant & Nursery School is seeking a dedicated Grade 3 Administration Assistant to join our team and help drive excellence in school operations.

The Role:

As our Administration Assistant, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the school, using your IT skills to deliver administrative support. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our pupils by ensuring the efficient use of resources and the highest standards of support for staff and students alike.
Hours are from 8.30am to 3.30pm (can be discussed).

Key Responsibilities (please see attached Job Description for a full list):

• To assist in the management and co-ordination of an effective and efficient administrative and secretarial provision.
• To be responsible for attendance first response.
• Liaise between the Senior Leadership Team and all staff within School in relation to attendance.
• Demonstrate care, diplomacy, professionalism and courtesy.
• To deputise for the role of Office Manager to the Head during their absence.

Who We Are Looking For:

• A highly organised individual with experience in administration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, relatable to a wide range of people with a commitment to teamwork.
• A proactive problem-solver who works with a strong attention to detail.
• You thrive on using your own initiative, are flexible in your approach and enjoy working in a busy and diverse role - no two days are the same.

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming and supportive school with a strong sense of community.
• The opportunity to work in a role that makes a real difference to children's education.
• Professional development and training opportunities to help you grow in your career.

After school visits may be arranged or a telephone appointment to discuss the role further.

Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment or request an application form by email:

Closing date: Friday 18th September by 12 noon
Interview date: To be held week ending 21.9.26
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.