Admin Assistant – Primary School (Temporary)

About the role

We are looking for a friendly and organised Admin Assistant to support a well‑established primary school in Aston, Birmingham. This temporary, full‑time position runs from September 2026 and offers a supportive environment for candidates with recent school‑based experience.

Key responsibilities

• Provide front‑of‑house support, greet visitors and answer phone calls.
• Handle general administrative duties such as filing, data entry and correspondence.
• Support attendance processes, pupil records and admissions administration.
• Assist in organising school events, meetings and internal communications.
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in line with safeguarding requirements.
• Offer day‑to‑day assistance to senior leaders and the wider office team.

Required profile

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and be registered on the DBS Update Service.
• Confident communicator with a calm, professional approach.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in a school or care setting following the British Curriculum.
• Ability to provide references covering the last two years and pass safeguarding checks.

Required skills

• Familiarity with school management systems such as SIMS, Arbor or Bromcom.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.24.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive educational environment.
• Experience in a primary school setting that can enhance future career prospects.