Administration Assistant Intern

Are you organised, friendly and looking to gain real experience in a professional office environment? Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is offering a 6‑week paid internship for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant Intern to join our busy school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical skills in communication, organisation, customer service and school administration—ideal for anyone looking to start a career in office support, education or business administration. About the Role As an Administration Assistant Intern, you’ll play an important part in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school. You’ll work closely with our administration team, helping with reception duties, record‑keeping, enquiries, event support and general office tasks. You’ll gain valuable hands‑on experience in a supportive environment where no two days are the same. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting daily administrative tasks such as filing, data entry and preparing documents Managing incoming enquiries by phone, email and in person Helping maintain accurate school records and digital systems Assisting with distributing information to staff, students and families Providing a welcoming reception service for visitors and supporting sign‑in procedures Helping to keep the reception and office areas tidy and professional Assisting with school events including open evenings, parent meetings and celebrations Supporting administrative tasks linked to safeguarding, compliance and health and safety What We’re Looking For A positive, professional and proactive attitude Strong communication and organisational skills Confidence working with people and handling enquiries Good attention to detail and willingness to learn An interest in administration, customer service or working in a school environment Internship Eligibility (Essential) To apply, you must: Live in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough Be aged 18+ (With no upper limit) Not currently be in education, employment or training Have the right to work in the UK Unfortunately, if you do not meet all of the above criteria, you will not be eligible for this internship. Why Join Us? This internship offers valuable real‑world experience, supportive mentoring and the chance to develop skills that employers look for. You’ll be part of a friendly, professional team within a specialist STEM school that is part of the United Learning group. Safeguarding This role is subject to safeguarding requirements. You will be expected to follow all safeguarding, data protection, health and safety policies and attend relevant training. About CAST CAST is an inspiring, specialist science academy for young people aged 13-19 years old. As part of United Learning we seek to bring out 'the best in everyone'. We equip our students with the ‘powerful knowledge’ they need to make a success of th