Administrative Assistant

Required from mid September 2026 This is a fixed term post until the end of February 2027 Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (with half an hour earlier finish one day per week) 37 hours per week (term-time only) Salary: £20,790 (Actual Salary) We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant at Trumpington Park Primary School. You will be part of a small and friendly office team and your role will be busy and varied. Your work will include some reception duties, greeting visitors, answering emails and telephone calls, managing pupil records including attendance data, liaison with external agencies, maintaining pupil information records and assisting in the coordination of school events such as parents' evenings and school trips. The opportunity: A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of a team An opportunity to use a range of administrative skills Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff A term-time only position which offers more flexibility The ideal candidate: A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above Experience of working in a school or office environment Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Teacher's pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye tests and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays To explore our full range of benefits, please visit: https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/ ABOUT TRUMPINGTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL Trumpington Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities serving a new community amid a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities. Trumpington Park Primary School is ideally situated within easy access of the M11 motorway, guided busway and close to Cambridge city centre. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education. Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.  Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 36 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peter