About the Role
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking Admin Assistant and Attendance Officer with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
Grade 4 point 5 FTE £25.583 (Estimated Actuals £22,371)
37hrs per week 40 weeks per year
Working pattern Monday - Friday 8.15 - 16.15 (3hrs unpaid break split over the 5 days)
As the Admin Assistant and Attendance Officer you’ll be an efficient administrator with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multi-task. Being the first point of contact for all visitors you’ll create a warm and welcoming environment demonstrating a calm and confident manner. You’ll promote excellent attendance and build good relationships with students, parents, and staff to address attendance issues which will ensure the overall well-being of our school community.
If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for education, this could be the role for you. As the Admin Assistant and Attendance Officer you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.
The ideal Admin Assistant and Attendance Officer will be someone who is:
- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
- Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Consistent in a calm and fair approach
- Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Job Details
Salary: Grade 4 point 5 FTE £25,583 (Estimated Actuals £22,371)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37hrs per week 40 weeks per year Working pattern Monday - Friday 8.15 - 16.15 (3hrs unpaid break split over the 5 days)
Location: Tangmere Primary Academy, Tangmere, West Sussex
Interviews: 23/06/2026
What You Need to Succeed
As the Admin Assistant and Attendance Officer we know you’re going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us.
We can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
Further Information
About Tangmere Primary Academy
We are a staff that are excited and proud about what we are doing, ensuring that our curriculum is bespoke to the children it serves. There are experiences and opportunities that we are determined to provide during the years that the children are with us. At TPA we have a very clear vision for the children that come to our school:
To provide every child with the primary experience that best prepares them for their futures.
To discover what makes Tangmere so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01243 773339 or email [email protected]
Tangmere Primary Academy and West Sussex County Council 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 an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please visit the Schools Career Website: https://careers.tkat.org/jobs
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.
NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.
The reference number for this role is SCHO02589.
Job Reference: SCHO02589
