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Position: Administration Assistant

Hours and Salary: 37 hours per week, Term Time Only, NJC (6–11)

School and Location: Nottingham HOPE Academy, Castle Gate, Nottingham, NG1 7AR

Contract type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Closing date: Thursday 8 th January 2026

Shortlisting date: Friday 9 th January 226

Interview date: Week beginning 12 th January 2026

Formerly Hospital and Home Education Learning Centre (HHELC)

About the Trust

Nottingham HOPE Academy is a school based in Nottingham City which caters for pupils and young people with a range of medical or mental health needs. The school is located on four sites.

We are a growing, forward thinking and innovative Trust with a shared ethos, vision and values for a personalised child centred approach. We are committed and invested in “Learning together, to be the best we can be” and it is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families.

We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator to join our team.

We are looking for someone with a positive, can‑do attitude who is approachable, friendly and professional.

Responsibilities

• Be based at our Primary Pathways provision at Sherwood Education Centre and support across other provisions as required.
• Support the unique provision with a committed leadership and admin team.
• Be supported by the Office Manager and an experienced and dedicated admin team based across sites.

Qualifications and Skills

• Office experience including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of SIMS would be ideal; training will be provided for the right applicant.
• Ability to read the room and adapt accordingly.
• Ability to work using your own initiative with a can‑do attitude.
• Multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Compliance with the appropriate Government, Local Authority (LA) and the school policies, procedures and systems.

What you can expect from us

Wellbeing — Pay — Careers and Training — Annual Leave and Flexibility

• Access to free wellbeing support resources including counselling, medical and legal advice and an option to top up to private healthcare via corporate membership of a healthcare plan.
• Access to discount schemes for savings with high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services.
• Auto enrolment into a leading pension scheme with Teachers Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to extensive and tailored career pathways, CPD programmes, training and coaching giving you the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
• An induction package to help you settle in and approach your role with confidence and enthusiasm.
• The ability to contribute to and share quality practice with other professional TAs, teachers and the wider team.
• Internal opportunities across the Trust academies and to work with specialised leaders in education on nationally recognised projects.
• Flexible working policies.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Annual leave increases based on length of service plus bank holidays for support staff.

To apply

If you’re interested in this role and wish to apply, please visit the Nexus MAT website to download an application form. You’ll find it under the Joining Us – Careers section, where the position is listed.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job profile before making an application.

In line with safer recruitment practices and Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), curriculum vitae (CV’s) will only be accepted alongside a full application form.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and young people. If successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.