Senior Admin Assistant

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Admin Assistant to join our team. The role will be varied, and you will need to be adaptable and flexible. This is a key role within our school where you will be one of the primary points of contact for parents and visitors. 

Portway Junior School is a popular and oversubscribed junior school on the edge of Andover. Our most recent Ofsted inspection describes us as a ‘good’ school where children achieve well, take pride in their learning and benefit from an aspirational and well-designed curriculum. The report also noted our skilled staff and the strong positive and supportive culture within the school.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is patient, caring and kind
• Can remain calm under pressure
• Builds positive relationships with children, parents and staff
• Is able to work as part of a team
• Is flexible and proactive
• Uses their own initiative and manages workload
• Is a confident communicator face to face, on the phone and via email
• Sense of humour is a must have! 

Experience is not essential, but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and friendly team that will support you within your role
• Excellent CPD
• Employee support scheme
• The opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives

Salary & Working hours:

Senior Admin Assistant – Salary scale C – term time + 1 week (40 weeks a year)

Actual annual salary £22,095 - £23,024 (FTE £25,186- £26,244) depending on experience

Hours are 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm, or Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (with 30 minutes for lunch)

Location

Portway Junior School
Upper Drove
Andover
England
SP10 3NA

Supporting documents

• Senior Admin Assistant Role Profile
• Application Form - Senior Admin Assistant

Deadline and how to apply

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact the school office.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th October 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 15th October

Please email applications to [email protected]

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Job reference: Senior Admin Assistant - Hampshire Education Recruitment