School Admin Assistant

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Tees Valley is seeking a School Admin Assistant to provide support to the Office Manager and Senior Leadership Team. The successful applicant will be the face of the school, showcasing politeness and efficiency while handling inquiries through various channels. This role is perfect for someone who desires to work closely with families from a disadvantaged area and who understands the importance of safeguarding children. The position is permanent, term time only, and offers a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a genuine desire to work with families from a disadvantaged area.
• Experience in dealing with enquiries effectively and politely.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Office Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
• Deal with all enquiries effectively, efficiently and politely.
• Other requirements as outlined in the job description.

Skills

Politeness

Confident communication

Efficiency

Education

No specific education required

Job description

Lynnfield Primary School

Website: https://lynnfieldschool.org.uk

Telephone: [phone]

School Admin Assistant

Pay Scale: Band 6 SCP 6-7 (£21,689 - £22,035)

Contract: 35 hours per week, Term Time Only, Permanent

Required from January 2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a small and welcoming team? Do you have a genuine desire to work with families from a disadvantaged area? If so, Lynnfield Primary School may just be looking for you…

Lynnfield Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming place to work. Our children are amazing, and our families work alongside us to ensure our children get the very best.

Our expectations are high, but we can offer the successful candidate plenty of support. Wellbeing for pupils, families and staff is not just written on paper but is embedded in our culture and lived daily.

The successful applicant for this post will be the "face of the school" and as such should always be polite, confident and efficient in receiving and distributing information delivered by telephone, email and in person.

As such, responsibilities will include:

• Providing support to the Office Manager and Senior Leadership Team
• Dealing with all enquiries effectively, efficiently and politely
• Other requirements as outlined in the job description

If this sounds like you, and a role that you would relish, please look carefully at the following materials and complete the application form. Please include within the application form, a personal statement, detailing why you are the best person for the job.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance (certificate of disclosure form from the Disclosure and Barring Service). Pre-employment checks including an online and social media search (KCSIE) will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

For further details, please contact Emma White, School Business Manager at Lynnfield Primary School.

Application packs are available on the school website and North East Jobs. All completed application packs must be returned directly to the school via email to Emma White, School Business Manager, [e-mail]

Closing Date: Friday, 9th January 2026, 9 am

Shortlisting: Friday 9th January 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 14th January 2026