School Office Assistant

Southfield Park Primary School are looking to recruit a part-time, term-time Office Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated team – 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Southfield Park Primary School is a two-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit committed to ensuring the provision is right for every child. Southfield Park Primary School is part of the Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust and benefits greatly from the collaborative working across the schools. Professional development is central to our ethos, and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.
In particular we require someone who has:
• Good level of written and spoken English, numerate, calm, courteous and able to work under pressure.
• Good ICT skills.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff and all stakeholders.
• Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment.
• Able to maintain records and pupil files.
• Able to work effectively with adult team members. Able to maintain confidentiality.
• High level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Lots of patience.
• Capacity to be flexible
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals.
To apply for this position please complete an application form. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a tour.

Closing date for applications: 9 am on Thursday, 14th May 2026
Interviews will be held on: Monday, 18th May 2026
However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Salary: Pay Grade 4, Pay Grade 4, £25,052 – £26,825 FTE (£14,583 – £15,615 actual)

Hours: 25 hours per week

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.