Administrative Assistant presso ORC External

• Melton Primary School
• Address: Melton, Woodbridge, IP12 1PG
• Salary: £24,404 to £25,183 pro rata (£12.65 - £13.05 per hour) 
• Hours: 16 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm), 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, Part time, Required September 2025
• Reference: 7756

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Administration Assistant to join our lovely school in the heart of Melton, in this new post to expand our office team.

You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors, staff and children, whilst also being responsible for a range of administrative duties and contributing to the effective and smooth running of the school. We would welcome applications from candidates who have experience of working in an office. Previous school experience within an educational environment would be an advantage.

We are seeking someone who can help to enhance our strong team. You will be committed, enthusiastic and enjoy interaction with children.   You will have good inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense and be able to work on own your initiative in a busy office environment.

As an administration Assistant you will have:

• Good level of English and Mathematics 
• excellent organisational skills
• a high level of communications skills
• flexible with a sense of humour
• good use of word and data processing and willingness to learn new IT systems

• the ability to form strong, positive relationships with children and adults, including parents.

   

We can offer:

• a ‘good’ school 

• supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

• a committed and skilled governing body

• a positive reputation within the local community. 

• An excellent well-being service for all staff

• Suffolk Benefits Scheme

To find out more:

You are warmly encouraged to visit the school. Visits can be arranged by contacting the school office on: (01394) 382506 or via email at: [email protected]

Please read the Job Description (docx)

How to apply:

Please download and complete the Application Form (docx) and read the Application Guidance (docx) 

Completed Suffolk County Council application forms should be returned to the Business Manager Samantha Gooch via email at [email protected]   

Closing date: 9am, 11 September 2025

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