Administration Assistant

Job Title: Administration Assistant

Actual Annual Salary: £13,855 - £15,102 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £25,941 - £28,275 (CLF Grade

B) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Maternity Leave, Term Time only plus inset days and 5 additional days

Contract Length: Fixed until 20th April 2027 or until the postholder returns

Additional workdays required during school closure period (separate to INSET days): 5 days

Hours: Part Time, 22.5 hours (Wednesday-Friday 7.5 hours per day)

Provisional

Start Date:

20th April 2026

Are you an organised, friendly and proactive individual looking to make a real difference within a busy school environment? We are seeking a dedicated Administration Assistant (Level
1) to join our team and play a vital role in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of our academy.

Working closely with staff, students, parents and visitors, you will provide high‑quality administrative and clerical support across a variety of areas from reception duties and handling enquiries to maintaining accurate records, supporting key school activities, and ensuring our administration function runs efficiently and professionally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about contributing to a positive, supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you.

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English & Maths or equivalent).
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Confident using IT and office equipment.
• Organised, accurate and able to manage a busy workload.
• Able to work professionally with staff, students and visitors.
• Calm, flexible and approachable with a positive attitude.
• Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Waycroft Academy is a two‑form entry primary school, with nursery provisions for both two and three‑year‑olds, located in Stockwood, Bristol. We have extensive grounds that provide our children with many opportunities for outdoor learning.

We are committed to providing a broad and balanced curriculum, as well as making sure that we support the personal development of every individual child. In our last Ofsted inspection, it was commented that staff provide extensive pastoral support. Pupils have wide‑ranging experiences to develop their character. Staff champion pupils physical and mental well‑being. Our school values of "Ready, Respectful, Resilient" are important to all members of our community and the culture at our school is one in which children and staff look out for each other.

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but were all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health…