Administrative Assistant - Tremains Primary

Overview

37 hours per week Term Time. The Governing Body of Tremains Primary School are seeking to appoint a friendly, organised and reliable Administrative Assistant to join our busy primary school office team.

This is a key role at the heart of the school, providing administrative support and acting as a welcoming first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

• Providing front‑of‑house reception support, including answering phones and greeting visitors
• Handling correspondence, emails and routine enquiries
• Minute taking and typing of various confidential reports and documents
• Supporting attendance, admissions and general office administration
• Assisting the wider school team with day‑to‑day administrative tasks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in a school environment desirable but not essential – training will be provided
• Numerate and well organised, efficient, able to manage competing priorities
• Confident using IT systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Work well as part of a team and use initiative when required
• Calm, professional and child‑friendly manner
• Flexible approach to working
• Some knowledge of the SIMS package advantageous but not essential; must be computer literate with excellent word‑processing and numeracy skills
• Ability to work within tight timescales – essential requirement
• Ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh – required

• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
• Enhanced with Children’s Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 25 February 2026

Shortlisting Date: 2 March 2026

Interview Date: 6 March 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council.