Administrative Assistant

Company: The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Administrative Assistant (Scale 3)

Runwell Community Primary School – part of the Chelmsford Learning Partnership

20 hours per week | Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Salary: £11,855 – £12,043

Work-Life Balance That Works for You

  • Part-time hours – 20 hours per week
  • Term time only (39 weeks) – enjoy school holidays off
  • Ideal for parents, carers or those seeking flexibility

About The Role

As an Admin Assistant, you will be at the heart of school life—supporting pupils, staff and families while helping keep the school running smoothly:

  • Be the friendly first point of contact for visitors, calls and enquiries
  • Support pupil welfare, including first aid and wellbeing
  • Manage attendance, absence calls and pupil records
  • Provide administrative support including letters, trips, and communications
  • Use systems such as Parent App and MIS to support the school day

What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, welcoming and professional
  • Highly organised with good attention to detail
  • Confident communicating with parents, staff and pupils
  • Able to manage competing priorities
  • Comfortable using IT systems
  • Committed to safeguarding and confidentiality

Why Join Runwell Primary School and CLP?

  • Be part of a supportive, collaborative Trust (CLP)
  • Access to training, development and career opportunities across multiple schools
  • Work in a school that values its staff and community
  • Make a real difference to children and families every day
  • Benefit from term-time working and school holidays off

Safeguarding Commitment

Runwell Community Primary School and the Chelmsford Learning Partnership are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted. All applications will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026