Administration Assistant

At OFG we give you time to enjoy those special moments and hobbies outside of work Job Title: Administration Assistant Location: Penny Tree School, Birmingham, B30 3ES Hours: 25 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 1.00pm Salary: £14,773.75 per annum (not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role Are you organised, approachable and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes? Do you enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same? At Penny Tree School, we're looking for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. As the first point of contact for many parents, visitors and professionals, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school while helping create a welcoming environment where pupils can thrive. This is more than an administration role—it's an opportunity to become an important part of a specialist school community, supporting staff, pupils and families while making a real difference every day. What You'll Be Doing Provide high-quality administrative support to the Office Manager and wider school team. Help ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the school office. Maintain accurate, confidential pupil and staff records in line with GDPR requirements. Respond professionally to telephone calls, emails and visitors, creating a warm and welcoming first impression. Liaise with parents, carers, professionals and external agencies, building positive relationships. Prioritise and manage a varied workload, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time. Support school administration, reporting and general office processes. Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and support the school's values and ethos. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Experienced in an administrative or office-based role (desirable but not essential). Proficient in Microsof