Administrative Assistant Level 3

TMET Board of Trustees; Leicester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier educational trust in Leicester seeks a dedicated Administrative Assistant for a part-time position. The role emphasizes safeguarding and supporting children’s welfare, along with maintaining a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates must demonstrate customer service experience and a professional approach in a high-pressure setting. This opportunity allows you to contribute to an inclusive culture within education, fostering development and positive behaviors among learners.

Benefits

Access to professional development

Wellbeing support programs

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Experience in high-pressure environments requiring multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administrative operations at the academy.
• Foster a culture of inclusion and community.
• Handle varied tasks with minimal supervision.

Skills

Customer Service experience

Ability to work in a team

Caring and flexible approach

Job description

* Administrative Assistant Level 3NEWFast Apply# Administrative Assistant Level 3EmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: Term Time Only Plus 5 daysSalary: Grade 3 Point 5- Point 6Posted: 9th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 23rd January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1528702Job Reference: 20250109EMSStart Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Contract Length: Term Time Only Plus 5 days* Job ID: 1528702* Share :Administrative AssistantKnighton Mead Primary Academy, Part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET)Salary Range £25,783 - £26,193 FTEActual Salary £11,274 - £11,453Contract Type: Part timeContract Term: PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleClosing Date: 23rd January 2026Interview Date: TBC – W/C 26th January 2026\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ About the RoleWe are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic administrative assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team at Knighton Mead Academy part of The Mead Educational Trust (TMET).This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence, ambition, and inclusion. The successful candidate will have a commitment to securing the best outcomes for all learners and play an active role in shaping a safe and positive school environment. At Knighton Mead we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where every member of our community feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.Our approach prioritises clarity, consistency, and inclusivity, ensuring that all stakeholders—staff, pupils, and parents—understand and embody our shared expectations.In embracing a culture of belonging rooted in kindness, respect, and accountability, we aspire to cultivate a generation of compassionate, resilient, and socially responsible individuals. By fostering positive behaviours driven by intrinsic motivation and a genuine desire to contribute to the common good, we lay the foundation for lifelong success and fulfilment.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ What We’re Looking ForWe welcome applicants who can demonstrate:• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people• A professional, caring, and flexible approach• The ability to work collaboratively within a team• Customer Service experience in a high-pressured environment that required high levels of multi-tasking and working unsupervised on a variety of tasks\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a growing family of schools united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional education and improving life chances for all our pupils. Serving a diverse range of communities across Leicester and Leicestershire, TMET is built on strong values of collaboration, inclusion, integrity, and excellence.We are passionate about creating opportunities for staff to thrive. As part of TMET, you will benefit from:• Access to high-quality professional development, coaching, and career progression• Trust-wide collaboration across a network of passionate, like-minded professionals• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance, including access to the Vivup Employee Assistance Programme• Clear, values-led leadership and a shared drive to make a meaningful difference in educationTMET is an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. We believe that every child deserves an outstanding education – and that every adult in our organisation deserves to feel supported, valued, and inspired.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding StatementThe Mead Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.An enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists is required for all roles working with children. As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025, we will also carry out:• Online searches for all shortlisted candidates, to help identify any issues or concerns that are publicly available online• Checks on employment history, references, and eligibility to work in the UKWe are an equal opportunities employer.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:This post will involve contact with vulnerable groups (children, young people and/or adults) and is therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure check. This exemption means that shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind- overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.### Knighton Mead Primary AcademyPart of### The Mead Educational Trust