Job Title: Administration Assistant
Actual Annual Salary: £8,725 - £9,511
Full Time Equivalent Salary: CLF Grade B (£25,136 - £27,398)
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus inset days
Hours of work: Part Time, 15 Hours
Provisional Start Date: September 2025
Additional role info: Working Pattern = three days a week (the school can offer flexibility with working hours and days for the right candidate)
Are you seeking a part time administrative role in the Taunton area?
Under the direction of senior staff, the Administration Assistant will provide general administrative and clerical support to the academy. They will be expected to undertake administrative tasks such as reception duties, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and ordering stationery as well as some targeted admin support for specific areas such as admissions, work experience etc. At all times, the post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with relevant colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role and contribute positively to the effective running of the administration function within the academy.
About you:
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrates an ability to understand and convey sensitive information effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills, in particular demonstrates empathy and active listening.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- A keen interest in working within an education-based environment and commitment to inclusion and acceptance of all.
- Patient, calm and able to work under pressure.
- Caring and understanding attitude, sensitive and responsive to the needs of children and their parents/ carers.
- Emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Hard working, flexible and reliable.
Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.
About Minerva Primary School:
Minerva Primary School, situated in Taunton, Somerset, educates children between the ages of 2 and 11.
Here at Minerva, we encourage an appetite for life, foster an eagerness to seek out what the world has to offer, empower confidence in asking for help when troubled, and nurture skills to enable children to have deeply fulfilling relationships later in life and develop a capacity for empathy.
From our latest Ofsted inspection in November 2022, inspectors commented: “Pupils are proud to be part of their school. They have positive attitudes toward learning. Staff give pupils the confidence not to give up when they find learning tricky. The school values courage, compassion and collaboration. Pupils remember and understand these values. Pupils believe that everyone should be treated fairly. They say they feel safe in school.”
Why CLF?
We are a diverse and inclusive community of 35 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.
We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
What we can offer you:
- Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave.
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
- Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
- A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
- Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!
Recruitment timeline:
• Closing Date: 15 June 2025
• Short-listing: 16 June 2025
• Interviews: 24 June 2025
As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.
Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.