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Administration Assistant
Address: Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 1DT
Salary: £26,016 - £26,847 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Part time, 9 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Friday 8 am to 4 pm, plus a further 2 hours per week to be arranged
Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
Reference: 5584
Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School are seeking an Administration Assistant to join our friendly and successful school. Chelmondiston is just 10 minutes from Ipswich.
We are part of the St. Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust, which provides our staff with access to a wealth of support, professional development and networking opportunities with other schools in the trust.
You will provide effective and efficient administrative support across the school, undertaking a wide range of general office duties. The role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of service, building positive relationships and communicating effectively with colleagues, pupils, parents and carers as well as external agencies and businesses.
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Requirements:
- A commitment to the safeguarding and the wellbeing of children
- Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills, including a knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and office experience
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
- The ability to work accurately with good attention to detail, while also managing tasks independently
- Flexibility, able to use initiative and willing to support the varied needs of a busy school office
- Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
- An ability to work as part of a team and have a positive attitude
Benefits:
- Friendly and experienced colleagues who take pride in their work and support one another
- A welcoming and positive environment with children who are respectful and caring
- The opportunity to be part of a supportive school and multi academy trust committed to staff development
- Supportive parents, governors and village community
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For more information, please read the Job Description [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/J-Oct/5584-Admin-Assistant-Chelmondiston-JD.docx] and Guidance Notes [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/J-Oct/5584-Admin-Assistant-Chelmondiston-Guidance-Notes.docx] or visit our website [https://www.chelmondiston.suffolk.sch.uk/].
How to apply:
Please submit your completed Application Form [https://sccrecruit.blob.core.windows.net/assets/ExtOrgs/Attach/J-Oct/5584-Admin-Assistant-Chelmondiston-Application-Form.docx] via email to: admin@chelmoprimary.uk.
Closing date: 12.30 pm, 5 November 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 9 November 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be required.
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