Administration Assistant

1 week ago

Southampton, United Kingdom Southampton City Council Full time

**Organisation**
- School

**Job Location**
- Shirley Junior School

**Contract Length**
- Permanent

**Work Hours**
- Part time - 32.5 hours per week

**Salary**
- £26,402 - £28,207 per annum

**Special Requirements**
- Enhanced DBS will be required

**Closing Date**
- 05/10/2025

**Job Reference**
- 16037

Shirley Infant and Junior Schools are seeking a warm, capable, and resilient Administrative Assistant to join our school office team. This is a key role that blends front-line customer service with direct support for pupil welfare, including administering first aid and responding sensitively to children's needs throughout the day.

If you're someone who thrives on supporting others and enjoys making a positive difference in a dynamic school community, we'd love to hear from you.

**WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WITH THE FOLLOWING**:
**Essential Qualifications**
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
- Willingness to undertake first aid training (if not already qualified)

Personal Attributes
- Warm, approachable, and empathetic in interactions with pupils, parents, and staff
- Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with a wide range of people
- Calm and professional under pressure, especially in a busy office environment
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks at pace
- Discreet and respectful of confidentiality
- Able to be firm and assertive when needed, particularly in safeguarding or welfare situations
- Positive team player with a flexible and proactive attitude

**WE CAN OFFER YOU**:

- A welcoming and supportive school community where staff wellbeing is valued
- Full training in school systems and procedures
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on pupil welfare and daily school life
- A varied and engaging role within a fast-paced, friendly office environment
- Access to professional development and relevant training (e.g. first aid, safeguarding)
- Term-time working pattern to support work-life balance
- Local Government Pension Scheme and other employee benefits
- A team that values collaboration, kindness, and clear communication

**APPLICATION PROCEDURE**:
INTERVIEW DATE: 14 October 2025 (please ensure you are available on this date prior to applying; alternative interview times cannot be offered)

START DATE: 24 November 2025

**SAFEGUARDING**:
All schools within HET are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

'All about the Child'
At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

'What about Sam'
Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves 'What about Sam?' we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

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