Administrative Assistant
Closing in 12 days (24 November 2026 12:00 pm)
Job details
Salary: SPC Grade 14.4 (£13.48 per hour)
Employer: Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School
Location: Langport, Somerset, TA10 9NT
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 24 November 2026 12:00 pm
About the job
Key information
18 Hours per week (3 days)
Salary SPC Grade 14.4 (£13.48 p/h)
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We require a part-time Admin Assistant to join our friendly, supportive and committed team. We are looking for someone who has administrative experience ideally within an educational setting, has a good sense of humour and is willing to embrace the challenges that working in a small school can bring.
We would like you to:-
- Have excellent administration and ICT Skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Be highly organised with an ability to proactively manage workload, completing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage positively with children, staff and parents, face to face, by phone and email.
- Have used or have knowledge of SIMs and Parentpay or similar
- Be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, external organisations and colleagues at all levels using a variety of mediums.
- Be able to use social media, eg facebook , keep the school website up to date.
What is in it for me?
In return we can offer:
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly, hardworking, and dedicated team
- A supportive school community including children, parents, staff and governors.
- A wonderful Church school environment with extensive grounds (swimming pool, summer months only), a talented and dedicated staff team.
- Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference. A commitment to you and your professional development
Supporting documents and information
Long Sutton C of E VA Primary School is fully committed to a process of safer recruitment in order to safeguard the children in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Online checks will be carried out for all candidates shortlisted.
For further information on the position please contact Ethne Staniland, Head Teacher or Clare Cole, Office Manager at the school office.
A job description and application forms are available from our website or from the school office.
Closing date: 12:00 midday on Tuesday 24 November 2026
Interview date: w/c 30 November 2026