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Administrative Assistant

Salary £24,027 - £24,404
Location Newport Community Primary Academy, Barnstaple
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: NJC Grade B: £24,027 - £24,404 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 35.85 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Are you an approachable, friendly people person who enjoys making others feel comfortable and welcome? Do you want to be the first smiling face parents, children, and visitors see when they arrive at our school? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Our school is looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and organised Administration Assistant to become the face of our school community. This is a vital role where you will set the tone for everyone who comes through our doors – offering a positive first impression, a reassuring presence, and dependable support. As the school’s first point of contact, you will greet parents, pupils, and visitors with genuine kindness, manage phone calls, emails, and reception tasks while ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed.

You’ll care for pupils by providing first aid and communicating with parents, handle attendance and lunch records, help organize school trips and events, and carry out a range of administrative duties to keep our busy school running smoothly. This is a fast-paced role in a lively environment, so flexibility and a proactive mindset are essential!

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is approachable, confident, and genuinely enjoys connecting with children, families, and staff;
  • Works effectively as part of a team and remains calm, patient, and compassionate, even during busy or challenging situations;
  • Has strong communication skills and handles sensitive information with discretion;
  • Is proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment;
  • Understands, or is keen to learn about, safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR responsibilities.

If you’re ready to be the face of our school and bring your caring, people-focused approach to our team, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us by emailing newport@thsp.org.uk to arrange an informal chat about the role. 

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 18th July 2025, interviews will be held week commencing Monday 21st July 2025.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

Our aims are to: 

  • Ensure all children enjoy achieving their potential 
  • Support the development of the whole child 
  • Raise aspirations for all pupils to achieve high outcomes in their learning from their starting point
  • Develop children's understanding of the world and their contribution to it 
  • Prepare children for their next stage of learning

Our ethos value is respect. 

​We create a culture of respect through a strong sense of community where everyone is valued, feels safe and is understood as an individual.  We communicate positively and with kindness, celebrating successes and enjoying learning together. In our school, we develop confident learners and encourage collaboration and innovation.

  • Confidence
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation

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