School Administrative Assistant

Required for 1st September 2026:

School Administrative Assistant
BS3 Salary (FTE equivalent): £24,796* (SCP3) - £25,185* (SCP4) 
Hours per week: 20
Working weeks: 40 (term time + 2)
Starting salary (pro rata for 20 hours and 40 working weeks): £11,772

(*UK Living Wage supplement will apply)

The Governing Body of this popular, successful and family-centred school are seeking to appoint a cheerful, welcoming, highly efficient and motivated Administrative Assistant to join our caring and dedicated staff team. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that parents, pupils and visitors receive a warm welcome which reflects our Catholic ethos and should:
•    have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    have experience of clerical and administrative work
•    have good numeracy and literacy skills
•    have effective ICT skills
•    be organised, adaptable and able to manage workload in a busy school office environment
•    be able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
•    to be a designated first aider in school

Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential.

Application packs are available from the school office or from  [email protected]

If you would like further information about the post, please email the head teacher at [email protected]

Completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected] by 9:30 am Friday 26th June 2026 
Interview Date: Wednesday 1st July and/or Thursday 2nd July 2026

St James Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.