At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide admin support, manage enquiries, and create a welcoming atmosphere for our school community.
- Company: Little Aston Primary Academy, a warm and inclusive school environment.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, competitive salary, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school community with career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and make a positive impact on students and families.
- Qualifications: Organised, approachable, and previous admin or customer service experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26847 - 27274 £ per year.
Little Aston Primary Academy
Hours: 18 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday, 8.45am–3.30pm, including a 45-minute unpaid break
Working pattern: Term time only, 46.3 paid weeks
Salary: Grade 4, SCP6–SCP7 (£26,847–£27,274 full-time equivalent). Starting at SCP6, the pro rata salary is approximately £11,597 gross per year, based on a contracted FTE of 0.486.
Little Aston Primary Academy is a warm, welcoming school where pupils are encouraged to learn, achieve and take pride in being part of our school community. We are looking for a friendly, organised and dependable Administration Assistant to help our school run smoothly and provide a professional, supportive service to pupils, families, staff and visitors.
About the role
You will provide administrative and reception support across the school. As a first point of contact for many families and visitors, you will help create a welcoming atmosphere while handling enquiries with care and discretion. Your duties will include:
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper records, the school calendar and filing systems.
- Managing forms, incoming and outgoing post, emails and telephone enquiries.
- Welcoming visitors, following school sign-in and safeguarding procedures, and remaining alert to any site security concerns.
- Supporting attendance administration, including recording attendance and lateness and contacting families when required.
- Preparing communications for parents, staff and other stakeholders.
- Assisting with meetings, parents’ evenings and school events.
- Supporting purchasing, stock monitoring and routine finance administration.
- Reporting IT or equipment issues and helping keep office systems running effectively.
- Handling sensitive information confidentially and in line with school procedures.
About you
You will be organised, approachable and able to manage a varied workload calmly and accurately. You will communicate professionally with a range of people, use IT confidently and understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding. Previous experience in an administrative or customer-facing role would be valuable. We are looking for someone who will contribute positively to our inclusive school community and uphold our values of learning, achieving together and being proud of who we are.
Interview date: 23/11/2026
This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
Administration Assistant (Little Aston Primary Academy) in Stoke-on-Trent employer: City of Stoke-on-Trent
City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of its educators. With a focus on professional development and growth opportunities, teachers can thrive in a dynamic environment dedicated to fostering student success. Located in the heart of Stoke-on-Trent, the college provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the local community while enjoying a structured timetable that promotes work-life balance.
