Administrative Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 1AF |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 466f156a-5beb-434a-a89f-397cd0e9449d |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school while helping to create a welcoming and professional environment.
This is a varied role covering reception, administration, pupil records, finance support and general office duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a supportive school community.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and phone/email enquiries
• Maintain pupil records and attendance using systems such as SIMS
• Support school administration including trips, communications, newsletters and website updates
• Administer systems such as ParentPay and parent communications
• Support financial processes including orders, invoices and payment monitoring
• Assist with nursery administration and parental payments
• Support health and safety checks and help coordinate premises maintenance
• Provide general office support including photocopying, post handling and parent communications
What We’re Looking For
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Friendly and professional approach when dealing with parents and visitors
• Strong administration and IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
• Experience using SIMS, ParentPay or school systems (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
Little Houghton is a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton. We are a friendly welcoming school with a supportive and hard working team of staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriate training is provided for the right candidates.
The role is term time only for 31.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday 08.15 –15.30 with an hour unpaid lunch break. The role is paid on the NJC Pay scale as Grade E points 4-5 with a starting salary of £25,185 pro rata.
Closing Date: Monday 20th April
Interview date: Monday 27th April
Start Date: Monday 1st June
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.
How to apply
If you are interested in the vacancy please contact Lisa Wyatt for an application pack by telephoning 01604 890788 or by e mail on:
bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
We welcome visits to the school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office. As the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school while helping to create a welcoming and professional environment.
This is a varied role covering reception, administration, pupil records, finance support and general office duties, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a supportive school community.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors and phone/email enquiries
• Maintain pupil records and attendance using systems such as SIMS
• Support school administration including trips, communications, newsletters and website updates
• Administer systems such as ParentPay and parent communications
• Support financial processes including orders, invoices and payment monitoring
• Assist with nursery administration and parental payments
• Support health and safety checks and help coordinate premises maintenance
• Provide general office support including photocopying, post handling and parent communications
What We’re Looking For
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Friendly and professional approach when dealing with parents and visitors
• Strong administration and IT skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy school environment
• Experience using SIMS, ParentPay or school systems (desirable but not essential)
What the school offers its staff
Little Houghton is a small village school just 10 minutes from Northampton. We are a friendly welcoming school with a supportive and hard working team of staff. We are committed to staff development and will ensure appropriate training is provided for the right candidates.
The role is term time only for 31.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday 08.15 –15.30 with an hour unpaid lunch break. The role is paid on the NJC Pay scale as Grade E points 4-5 with a starting salary of £25,185 pro rata.
Closing Date: Monday 20th April
Interview date: Monday 27th April
Start Date: Monday 1st June
Safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment safeguarding checks.
How to apply
If you are interested in the vacancy please contact Lisa Wyatt for an application pack by telephoning 01604 890788 or by e mail on:
bursar@lt-houghton.northants-ecl.gov.uk
We welcome visits to the school
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.