Administration Assistant | Grade 3 - £26,427 to £26,847 pro rata | Athersley South Primary

Administration Assistant (Grade 3)

Athersley South Primary

Salary: Grade 3 - £26,427 to £26,847 pro rata

Location: Wakefield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP

Contract Term: Permanent contract

Contract Type: 13 hours per week term time - 2 days per week – days to be agreed on appointment

Start Date: December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing Date for application: 9:00am on Monday 23rd November 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Administration Assistant who has the ability to work closely and effectively with colleagues. We are an inclusive, forward-thinking school with happy, well-engaged children and committed staff members who ‘go the extra mile’ for our children.

Applicants must have:

• Have at least 12 months experience of working in a busy office environment, including reception duties, with good organisational and communication skills.
• Hold 4 GCSE’s (Grade A – C) or equivalent including English Language and Maths.
• Have good numeracy skills.
• Have good keyboard skills and experience of working with office software i.e. Word and Excel.
• Be aware and have knowledge of relevant legislation i.e. safeguarding.
• Have the ability to have challenging conversations with parents but be able to maintain a professional and approachable manner at all times.
• Have the ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Be able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and their own position within these.

We are looking for an individual to join our team who:

• Is motivated, tenacious and confident enough to use your own initiative when the need arises in order to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential.
• is creative, forward thinking and innovative
• will actively develop positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and, most importantly, our children
• will uphold all the school’s policies and procedures
• has a sense of fun and a strong desire to achieve

We can offer:

• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children

• a welcoming, friendly and supportive team who work together to ensure the best outcomes for all our children
• a commitment to professional learning and development, including opportunities through ECM
• professional networks with staff from other ECM Trust schools

Supporting Documents

Job Description - Admin Assistant November 2026.doc

Employee Spec - Admin Assistant November 2026.doc

Exposure Profile LOW.doc

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school should they wish to do so. Applications must be made online. The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 23rd November 2026. Interviews will take place provisionally later that week. For any further details regarding the position, please contact the school on 01226 284223 (between 9am and 3pm) or athersleysouthadmin@ecmtrust.co.uk

Athersley South Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts at our school are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

In addition, in accordance with advice issued in Keeping Children Safe in Education, as part of the shortlisting process, schools will carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.

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