Job Description

Layer de la Haye Primary school are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated School Administration Assistant to join our hardworking team. This is a key role providing high quality administrative support to staff, pupils and parents while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Actual salary: £21,753.36 - £22,102.08 per annum (Band 4 scale point 8-9 depending on experience)

Hours of Work: 7 hours per day (8.30am - 4pm), 5 days per week, 39 weeks per year

Start date: 1st September 2026 (transition time with the outgoing Administration Assistant in July is a possibility)

The successful candidate will,

· Demonstrate strong organisational and multitasking skills

· Have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

· Work effectively independently and as part of a team

· Maintain a professional, approachable, and positive attitude

· Has previous administrative experience (school experience desirable but not essential)

In return, we can offer you

· A highly-professional, dedicated staff team;

· A supportive and friendly community;

· Partnership working within the Tiptree and Stanway Consortium

· A commitment to the safeguarding and well-being of all children and staff

All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.