35 hours per week
Term Time
Tynyrheol Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Administrative Assistant to play a key role in the smooth and successful operation of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals to join a dedicated and supportive team committed to providing the best possible outcomes for our pupils, staff, and community.
About the Role
The Administrative Assistant will be the first representative of our school community and the first point of contact for many parents/carers and visitors. Therefore, a warm and professional approach is essential, whilst having the ability to remain calm and organised in a busy school and Federation environment. You will work closely with the Administrative Manager to ensure systems and processes are implemented effectively.
We are looking for someone who:
- Will undertake the key role as a receptionist for visitors to the school.
- Can receive and respond effectively to incoming communication.
- Will maintain pupil attendance and lunch records.
- Will ensure administration of payments through ParentPay is undertaken.
- Is can successfully arrange transport for school visits.
- Can confidently process orders and invoices on the finance system.
- Can successfully maintain the school's inventory.
What we can offer:
- The opportunity to become an integral part of our forward-thinking school and Federation.
- Support from a committed Administrative Manager.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment, with strong links to the local community.
- A welcoming community with a strong sense of pride and belonging.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives and outcomes of children and families in our communities.
- Access to resources and networks within the local authority and wider education sector.
- A culture that values wellbeing, continuous improvement, and innovation.
If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to work in a forward-thinking Federation of primary schools, we warmly invite you to apply for this pivotal Administrative Assistant role. Join us on our journey, your skills and vision could play a key part in shaping the future of our Federation. We look forward to receiving your application and discovering the strengths you can bring to our team.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Shortlisting Date: 25 June 2026
Interview Date: 03 July 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificationMae Tynyrheol Primary School yn ymrwymedig i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i newid, ac mae’n disgwyl i’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr ddeall a rhannu’r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae ymrwymiad cyffredin gennym i ddatblygu diwylliant o barch, lle na chaiff gwahaniaethu ei oddef. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, gan gynnwys ceisiadau gan bobl o grwpiau sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli ar sail ethnigrwydd, rhywedd, trawsrywedd, oedran, anabledd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol neu grefydd.