Admin Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking an Admin Assistant to join our team at MEA Central. The role is a Grade 3 permanent position, working 35 hours a week during term time plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £22,004 (full‑time equivalent £25,583) and the position will commence on 01.09.2026.

This varied and rewarding role involves a wide range of administrative tasks at the school reception, ensuring efficient and effective administration for the school community.

• Welcoming visitors and handling telephone, email and face‑to‑face enquiries.
• Providing general administrative support such as photocopying, filing, data entry and correspondence.
• Arranging meetings and taking high‑quality notes.
• Maintaining school systems, records and display boards.
• Supporting the school with mail distribution and stock management.
• Using ICT systems such as Word, Excel and databases.
• Assisting with pupil welfare and first‑aid responsibilities (training provided).

• Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload.
• Confidence using ICT systems, including Word, Excel and databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling data and financial information.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to work.
• A commitment to safeguarding, equality and supporting pupil wellbeing.
• Willingness to undertake first‑aid training.
• Additional language skills in Arabic, Urdu or Punjabi are highly desirable.

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.