Administration Assistant

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Location 0101 - Horizons Academy

Salary Level 1, Tier 2 annual salary £25,588.Actual salary, term time only £21,848.22

Basis Full Time

0101 - Horizons Academy 06/09/2026 Administration Assistant

The job requirements are detailed below.

Salary Level 1, Tier 2 annual salary £25,588.Actual salary, term time only £21,848.22 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Job type Support Staff
- Other Location Horizons Academy Ravensdale Road Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG
18 2DP
Job category Administration Date posted 13/08/2026 Job reference R5592

• Administration Assistant
  - Job Description and Person Specification .pdf
• Be part of our team
  - Diverse Academies Trust (1).pdf

We are looking for a reliable administration assistant to join our highly focused, dynamic, talented and supportive team.

Horizons Academyisa brand new,state of the artspecial schoolwhich opened in January 2026,to meet the needs of children and young people from Key Stages 2 to 5 with social,emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), along with autism spectrum conditions (ASC).

The academy has capacity to accommodate 160 pupils aged 7 to 19 with class sizes of approximately 8 students.

Our vision is rooted in our firm belief that every child, regardless of individual need or ability, deserves an education that fosters inclusivity, meaningful engagement, and academic excellence. In meeting the wide-ranging specific needs of all learners, our curriculum will be aspirational, including a broad range of experiences but structured in such a way that it is accessible and can be tailored to the needs of every child.

Ultimately, our vision is that every child and young person who learns within the walls of Horizons Academy will leave prepared for adulthood and can go on to be whoever they want to be and to achieve more than they could have ever imagined.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Louise Maggio  to arrange, or for further information.

• Be a key part of the student services providing a range of administrative services to support the students and staff within the academy.
• Work to defined standard business processes in performing a wide and varied range of administrative tasks having due regard to confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Help resolve issues to ensure that effective business and educational services are maintained.
• Have good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning and prioritise tasks that support pupils.
• Support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Support team members to ensure that quality, performance, standards and deadlines are achieved.

The successful candidate will be part of an organisation that is ambitious for its young people. Your role will play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of the administrative functions within the academy, alongside the Team Leader and Business Manager.

Should you have any initial questions please contact Louise Maggio  .

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunitiescovering technical,leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym…