Admin Assistant Apprentice
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Company: Buildwas Academy
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Location: Shropshire, TF8 7DA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000054389
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Application Deadline Date: 25/10/2026
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Start Date: 03/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.00am- 4.00pm
Brief Description
To support the efficient running of the school by providing high-quality administrative, clerical and receptionist support. The Administrative Apprentice will develop professional office skills while working towards an approved Business Administration qualification and contributing positively to the smooth operation of the school.
Training to be Provided
- 1 day every other week at the College
- College assessor
- Workplace mentor
Future Prospects
- Following successful completion opportunities may be available in different areas of the company
Vacancy Detail
- Provide general administrative support to the school office
- Undertake photocopying, scanning, filing and data entry
- Maintain accurate records and databases
- Assist with the preparation and distribution of letters, newsletters and school communications
- Support the administration of school events, trips and activities
- Assist with processing forms, applications and permissions
- Manage incoming and outgoing post
- Reception and Customer Service
- Act as a professional and welcoming first point of contact for visitors, parents and carers
- Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries appropriately
- Take and relay messages accurately and promptly
- Assist visitors in accordance with safeguarding and visitor procedures
- Support attendance administration processes
- Assist with maintaining pupil records and information
- Help prepare admissions and transition paperwork where required
- Support communication with parents regarding attendance, events and activities
- Use school management information systems accurately and confidentially
- Maintain electronic filing systems
- Produce simple reports and correspondence using Microsoft Office applications
- Ensure data protection procedures are followed at all times
- Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
- Support office colleagues during busy periods
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility
Other Information
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check