Administration Assistant at Washingwell Community Primary School

Permanent Grade E: 35 hours per week +10 days, Term Time Only, to start September 1st 2026

Washingwell Community Primary School is a highly inclusive school at the heart of the community. Our school values - Healthy, Empowered, Ambitious, Respectful, Together - are at the HEART of our school and are the cornerstone of everything we do.

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our highly skilled team of professionals. This role is a key business service and operational post that is vital to the smooth running of our school. The role is varied and fast-paced with multiple tasks and responsibilities; the post holder will be at the heart of the school supporting staff, students, parents and school leaders to ensure the school focusses on delivering an excellent education.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic, dedicated and innovative staff team in a school which strives to provide the best possible outcomes for all pupils.

We are looking for candidates that:

· have high standards of themselves and expect the same for the children in our school

· show commitment to excellence

· are innovative, creative and imaginative

· have successful, recent experience of working in a busy office

· work positively with parents, families, the wider community and external professionals

· are willing to participate in all aspects of school life

· are flexible and can work collaboratively and successfully within a highly effective team

In return we can offer:

· strong leadership with a clear vision shared by all

· exemplary children who are eager to learn, laugh and grow in all areas of school life

· dedicated staff who are committed to fulfilling our school motto of ‘Achievement for All’

· a thriving community school with lots of opportunities for professional development

· an amazing environment which promotes learning both indoors and out

Washingwell Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils.

If successful, you will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure. This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009. If taken through to interview, there will be an online search undertaken as part of Safeguarding checks.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Friday 24 July 2026

Interviews will take place: Tuesday 4 August 2026

Completed applications should be returned marked FAO Mrs A Hall, to admin@washingwell.org.uk

Only applications completed electronically on the above application form will be accepted. Handwritten, photocopied or photographed applications will not be accepted.