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School Admin Assistant for the Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust, based at Shenfield St Mary's Church of England Primary School.
5 days a week, 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30 minutes lunchbreak.
32.5 hours per week
39 weeks (term time plus inset days)
Starting in September 2026
Scale 4 Point 8-9 (pro-rated annual salary £20,748.52 - £21,072.32)
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly, and reliable person to work in our school office and Trust central team. You will be one of the first point of contact for all visitors to the school and must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A professional telephone manner, attention to detail and the ability to work calmly and effectively will be essential.
Key responsibilities will be to provide an effective and efficient clerical and welfare support to the school including financial administration.
The School Admin Assistant will work closely with the Senior Lead Administrator, the school's and Trust's administration teams, reporting to the CEO, Head of School and Trust Staff. In addition, they will liaise with other staff across the Trust, pupils, parents, external agencies and visitors
Good IT skills are essential as is the ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience of administering first aid, basic principles of GDPR and the use of MIS systems are all desirable.
We will support you in your professional development.
At Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust we want our children to have fun in their learning and our staff to enjoy working here. We have polite and well behaved children with positive attitudes to learning.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check, suitable references and a medical check.
Visits to Shenfield St Mary's CofE Primary School, where the role is based, are warmly welcome. You can also visit our Trust and school websites www.shenfieldstmarys.co.uk / www.midessexanglicanacademytrust.co.uk , and our class pages to learn more about the Trust and school. If you have any questions or would like further information please call the school office on 01277 221249.
Information about the School
Shenfield St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a two form entry full primary academy. As an outstanding school, we are proud to offer the pupils an all-round excellent education where each individual is safe, secure and valued in a Christian environment.
Shenfield St Mary's is a member of the Mid Essex Anglican Academy Trust.