£8 per hour

Merseyside, WA12 8QL

1st September 2026

Level 3 Clerical Assistant

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National Apprenticeship Wage

Merseyside, WA12 8QL

1st September 2026

Summary

The Role

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

The hours of work are 37 hours per week term time only, plus 5 inset days. The working hours will be Monday 8.00-15:30, Tues-Friday 8.00-16:00

Key Responsibilities

Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house reception service
Respond to parent and visitor queries in person, by telephone, and via email
Monitor and manage school communication systems, including emails, telephones, and messaging platforms
Support the administration of pupil records and confidential information
Work with school systems including MIS (Management Information Systems), attendance systems, and online payment systems
Assist with pupil attendance monitoring and follow-up procedures
Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records
Support the processing of school payments, trips, dinners, and permissions
Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning, and general office administration
Help produce letters, newsletters, and other school communications
Support staff with administrative tasks across the school
Ensure safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are always followed
Support the organisation of meetings, events, and school activities
Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
Maintain a tidy, organised, and welcoming reception and office environment
Undertake training and coursework required as part of the apprenticeship programme
Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the School Business Manager or Senior Leadership Team

Summary

The Role

We are seeking a friendly, organised, and enthusiastic Admin Apprentice to join our busy primary school office team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop administration and customer service skills within a school environment while completing an apprenticeship qualification.

The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

The hours of work are 37 hours per week term time only, plus 5 inset days. The working hours will be Monday 8.00-15:30, Tues-Friday 8.00-16:00

Key Responsibilities

Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house reception service
Respond to parent and visitor queries in person, by telephone, and via email
Monitor and manage school communication systems, including emails, telephones, and messaging platforms
Support the administration of pupil records and confidential information
Work with school systems including MIS (Management Information Systems), attendance systems, and online payment systems
Assist with pupil attendance monitoring and follow-up procedures
Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based records
Support the processing of school payments, trips, dinners, and permissions
Assist with filing, photocopying, scanning, and general office administration
Help produce letters, newsletters, and other school communications
Support staff with administrative tasks across the school
Ensure safeguarding and confidentiality procedures are always followed
Support the organisation of meetings, events, and school activities
Manage incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
Maintain a tidy, organised, and welcoming reception and office environment
Undertake training and coursework required as part of the apprenticeship programme
Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the School Business Manager or Senior Leadership Team

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

Apply now

Requirements

Excellent IT skills, with the ability to work confidently with various software and systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
Adaptability and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Requirements

Excellent IT skills, with the ability to work confidently with various software and systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
Adaptability and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.