Apprentice Administrator Assistant
Lammack Primary School
Blackburn (BB1 8LH)
Closes on Friday 23 January 2026
Posted on 18 December 2025
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team. You will work collaboratively with the school admin team contributing to the effective and efficient running of the school.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 08.30 - 16.00
Friday: 08.30 - 15.30.
Term time work only - 39 weeks of work per year.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 30 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 8 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assisting with school attendance monitoring and confidential issues
- Assist with updating school registers, and tracking student attendance, through daily communication with staff/parents on attendance issues
- Daily use of Microsoft Office
- Daily use of ARBOR and associated applications
- Operate office equipment e.g. photocopier, shredder, etc.
- Provide cover and assistance on the school reception desk at peak times
- Provide routine administrative support e.g., photocopying, filing, emailing, data entry etc.
- Assist in the production of attendance reports, and process penalty notices to the local authority
- Assist in escorting pupils who are late, or returning from an appointment to their classroom
- To work within school policies and procedures
- To contribute to the provision of an effective environment for learning
- To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents and outside agencies
- You should be able to work calmly under pressure and to strict deadlines and work with limited supervision as well as be able to build good working relationships with colleagues and students
- To undertake personal development through training and other learning activities including performance management, as required
- To work as part of a team and support the role of others at all times contributing to the overall work and ethos of the school. To take care for their own and other people's health and safety
Please note, this job position will evolve, and the successful applicant will be assigned new responsibilities as they acquire new knowledge.
Where you'll work
Lammack Primary School
Lammack Road
Blackburn
BB1 8LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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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
- Business Administrator Level 3
- Blackburn College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C)
- I.C.T (grade C)
- Maths (grade C)
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- interpersonal skill
- prioritise workload
About this employer
Lammack Primary School is a community primary school that provides education for children in the early years and primary phases. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with families and the wider community, Lammack Primary School aims to nurture confident, respectful learners with a love of learning.
After this apprenticeship
Future Prospects - permanent role.
The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005337.
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Closes on Friday 23 January 2026
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