Administrative Assistant

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. Our safeguarding culture is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people. About this Role Administrative Assistant (Part‑Time) Hatchside Infants Academy, Goodmayes Lane, Goodmayes, Ilford IG3 9FX 20 hours per week Term‑time only (44.46 weeks) OUTL4 (SCP 7-10) Actual Salary: £14819.37 - £15467.78 Are you a warm, highly organised administrator who loves making a difference every single day? Do you thrive in a busy, friendly environment where no two days are the same? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Hatchside Infants Academy — part of Astrum Multi Academy Trust, a specialist trust dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people with SEND — is looking for a warm, organised and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our front‑of‑house team. At Hatchside, we are proud of our caring and inclusive ethos, our strong sense of community, and our unwavering commitment to ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging, valued, and empowered to thrive. As part of Astrum MAT, everything we do is guided by our Trust values: Compassion, Belonging, Collaboration, Innovation and Ambition. These values shape our culture, our practice and the experience of everyone who walks through our doors. If you share these values and are looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing This varied and rewarding role sits at the heart of our school. Every day you’ll: Be the friendly face of the school — greeting visitors, managing enquiries and ensuring everyone receives a warm, professional welcome Act as a gatekeeper for site safety — verifying visitor identities, checking safer‑recruitment clearances (including DBS), issuing badges and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed Maintain accurate school records and information systems Provide administrative support to staff and help co‑ordinate meetings, events and school activities Handle a wide range of organisational duties that keep the school running smoothly What we’re looking for We’re seeking someone who is: Warm, approachable and professional Organised, reliable and proactive Confident using IT and digital tools Able to priori