Administrative Assistant

Please note: This is a part‑time role of 21.5 hours per week, worked across 3 days, starting in September 2026. Grade: Grade 3, £26,435 - £27,588 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £12,121 - £12,649 per annum (0.45851 FTE).

About us and the role

Krishna Avanti Primary School is seeking a highly organised and committed Administrative Assistant to join our dedicated and welcoming team. This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school through high‑quality administrative, organisational and financial support. The role will also involve providing administrative support to the SENDCo, contributing to the effective coordination of provision for pupils with additional needs. As a key member of our front office, you will often be the first point of contact for pupils, families and visitors, helping to create a positive and inclusive environment for our whole school community. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining efficient systems, supporting staff, and ensuring that school operations run effectively. A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential, along with a willingness to contribute to the school’s ethos and values.

What will you do?

• Provide high‑level administrative, clerical and financial support, including managing complex procedures, records, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee front‑of‑house operations and coordinate school activities such as trips, events, and visitor management.
• Maintain and develop efficient systems, resources, and ICT processes, including stock control, website updates, and facilities administration.
• Support staff and leadership through data analysis, communication with external agencies, and supervision or training where appropriate.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children by adhering to safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of developing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures.
• High level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Evidence of the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Effective use of ICT packages and other specialist equipment/resources.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Benefits

• Great opportunities for professional development.
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers.
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership.
• Well‑being programs: retreats, yoga, wellness apps.
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme.

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.