Administration Assistant

What skills and experience we’re looking for We are looking for an individual who has excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and a good standard of education that includes literacy and numeracy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent ICT skills and have experience working in a busy office environment in an administrative role. Excellent organisational skills A good eye for detail A good standard of education including literacy and numeracy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent Excellent ICT skills Experience of working in a busy office environment in an administrative role What the school offers its staff In addition to the following benefits we offer you: Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives, including a cycle-to-work scheme offering discounted bike purchases Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy, and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected Family friendly policies, including sector‑leading maternity, adoption and neonatal care pay offers Opportunities for flexible working Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings‑linked pension and a lump‑sum death grant of three times your salary Well‑being support, including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and a virtual GP service A programme of training and development and career pathways for colleagues wanting to progress Further details about the role We are looking for an organised and detail‑orientated individual to join the team at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form as an Administration Assistant who will play a key role in providing comprehensive and effective administrative and customer‑service support. The working hours are up to 37 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 12 days per year, which enables you to attend team meetings and training and development that sits outside your normal working hours. You will also be required to work some days during the school holidays. Your actual salary will be £22,065.16 per annum, and this is paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even during the summer holidays you continue to receive the same payment that month. If you are interested in working on a part‑time basis, please get in touch and we are happy to explore this further with you. Why choose us? You will work as a part of our friendly and dedicated corporate services team to provide a reception service and practical administrative service to support the communications and functions of the school. This will include dealing with a range of enquiries through telephone and email, including Microsoft Office and bespoke software systems such as SIMS. In addition, you will provide administration services including reprographics, arranging travel, room bookings, and supporting school events. Applicant information Full details of our requirements can be found in the person specification. Further information about our School and Trust can be found in the applicant brochure. If you require an application in an alternative format, please contact Freya Dobson, HR Officer at Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk or 01482 631208. All applications must be received by no later than 9am on Monday 8th December 2025. We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. Commitment to safeguarding The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance. The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance. The school’s Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at Strategic-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2023-v3.docx.pdf (southhunsley.org.uk) and the Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr