Administration Assistant

Job Title
:
Administration Assistant (Grade

B)

Actual Annual Salary: £11,706 - £12,760 19.5 hours per week, term time only + insets

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

B) Based on 37 hours per week,

Contract Type: Permanent

Additional Information: 19.5 hours per week, working pattern is flexible but will be over 3 days. We can be flexible with what working days.

Provisional

Start Date:

20 April 2026 – upon completion of pre‑employment checks

Do you have excellent administrative skills and would like to work within a busy academy office?

Monkton Wood Academy, Taunton is seeking an Administration Assistant to join its supportive and busy team on a permanent basis.

Under the direction of senior staff, the Administration Assistant will provide general administrative and clerical support to the academy. They will be expected to undertake administrative tasks such as reception duties, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and ordering stationery as well as some targeted admin support for specific areas such as admissions, work experience etc. At all times, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function within the academy.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage warmly and professionally with students, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Be confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and email, and ideally have experience with school management systems such as Bromcom.
• Be highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a calm approach when dealing with sensitive situations or safeguarding matters.
• Be committed to confidentiality, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Be flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic about working in a school setting.

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.

Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves.

Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi‑Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community.

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 we’re 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…