Admin Assistant

School Admin Assistant

Permanent/Part Time

Term Time Plus (term time plus 5 training days)

32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

08:30-15:30 Monday to Friday. A daily 30 mins lunch is unpaid.

NJC Grade E, Points 4/5 – £19,028/£19328 actual per annum (£25,185/£25,583 FTE per annum). Annual pay award is pending.

Holiday entitlement is built into the salary for term time plus workers. Salary is paid all year round across 12 months in equal instalments.

The Role

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join our team. This is a key front-facing role within the school, providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact for students, staff, parents and visitors, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

As the school’s first point of contact, you will greet and assist all stakeholders and respond to enquiries in person, by telephone and via email. You will play an important role in ensuring the reception area operates efficiently, maintaining accurate records and communication systems, and always working in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures.

In addition to core reception responsibilities, you will undertake a wide range of administrative tasks to support colleagues across the school, contributing to the effective organisation and operation of key processes.

ICT experience is essential but specific training will be given on specialist school software.

This role would suit someone who thrives on variety—an approachable, positive individual who enjoys supporting others and can manage a busy and varied workload with confidence and professionalism.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly and confident when dealing with a wide range of people
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to multitask , work flexibly and prioritise their workload effectively
• Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and general ICT systems
• Professional and discreet, with a strong commitment to safeguarding
• A team player with a positive can do approach

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school
• Friendly, enthusiastic and highly committed colleagues
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

If you are a positive team player with a flexible approach and a genuine commitment to supporting young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to appoint someone sooner than the published deadline this if we identify a suitable candidate. You are therefore encouraged to apply for the role as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 14th September 2026.

Please apply using My New Term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/121939/EDV-2026-BPS-49504

Safeguarding Statement
Barry Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barry Primary School ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

As part of our safeguarding process, as recommended by the Keeping Children Safe in Education Publication Sept 2026, we will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates.

The successful applicant will also be expected to complete a medical questionnaire.