Business/ Admin. Assistant Apprentice at Ridgeway Primary Academy

Summary

You will work under the supervision of the Office Manager, providing confidential, effective and efficient administrative support across the school. This is an excellent opportunity to develop business administration skills in a busy and rewarding school environment whilst earning and learning towards an apprenticeship qualification.

Wage

£13,520 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm. Term time plus one additional week during school holidays.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Welcome visitors and provide a professional reception service
• Deal with enquiries from parents, staff, pupils and visitors
  Manage pupil attendance records and contact parents regarding absences
• Maintain school databases and pupil records
• Support admissions and leavers administration
• Organise school trips and educational visits
• Undertake routine cash handling and record payments
• Raise purchase orders and check deliveries
• Distribute correspondence and school communications
• Support SENDCo and preschool administration
• Use Arbor and other school systems to record and extract information
• Produce registers, reports and administrative documents
• Assist with website, social media and parent communications
• Operate office equipment including photocopiers, scanners and laminators
• Provide first aid support when required
• Provide general administrative support across the school office

Where you'll work

The Ridgeway
Market Harborough
LE16 7HQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Training will be delivered through Leicestershire County Council as part of the Business Administration Apprenticeship programme. The apprentice will learn through a combination of workplace experience and off-the-job training.

More training information

The apprentice will complete a 15-month Business Administration Apprenticeship, developing skills in business operations, customer service, communication, administration systems and school office processes.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade A* to C or 9 - 4)
• Mathematics (grade Grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Reliable
• Self-motivated
• Literacy
• Independent working
• Time management
• Professional and confidential
• Calm under pressure

Other requirements

• Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check required
• Satisfactory references required
• Right to work in the UK
• Medical clearance required
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work within GDPR requirements