Admin Assistant and Teachers Personal Assistant

Admin Assistant and Teachers Personal Assistant
Queen’s Crescent School

Salary: Admin Assistant - Salary range D4-D6 £26,016-£26,847 pro rata per annum

Salary: TPA - Salary, B3 - £25,614 pro-rata per annum

Actual Salary: Admin Assistant, £3830-£3953 per annum

Actual Salary: TPA - £8413 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Please note: The two roles are interlinked and are therefore considered as one combined appointment. If the postholder resigns from either role, their resignation will apply to both roles simultaneously.

Working hours: Admin Assistant:6.5 hours per week, Monday, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working hours: TPA: 14.5 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern:

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: 12noon on Tuesday, 6th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday, 15th October 2026
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Job summary:

We are looking for an organised, proactive and reliable Admin and Teacher’s Personal Assistant to join our school team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to teachers and school leaders, helping to ensure the smooth running of the school. Duties will include managing correspondence, maintaining records, arranging meetings and providing day-to-day support to teaching staff. You will need excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy school environment and is committed to providing an efficient and professional service.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Our School

Queen’s Crescent School is a two-form entry primary school, based in Chippenham with over 400 pupils on roll across 14 classes. In 2014 the school became a single academy trust and subsequently joined Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017 as one of the four founding schools. Queen’s Crescent is a vibrant school and our energetic, caring and positive staff are committed to providing the best primary education for all of our children. Children learn best when they feel happy and safe, so we aim to provide a nurturing environment that allows them to succeed but also feel safe to make mistakes along the way. In such an atmosphere, we believe that every child can achieve their full potential, irrespective of ability or background.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced and delivered by means of stimulating learning enquiries that build on prior knowledge and skills, preparing each individual for the next phase of their education and life beyond school. We are currently investing significantly in our IT infrastructure to support the delivery of the curriculum enabling our teachers to teach in new and dynamic ways which in turn results in fantastic outcomes for our children.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact James Essam, Headteacher at [email removed] We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development
  
  

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [email removed]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

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