Business Administration Apprenticeship
Intack Primary School
Blackburn (BB1 3HY)
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 3 June 2026)
Posted on 6 May 2026
Contents
Summary
As a Business Support Apprentice, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the school office. You will provide administrative support to staff, parents and visitors, helping the school operate smoothly while developing valuable skills that will support a future career in administration, business or education.
- Wage
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£15,392 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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8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday - Friday - term time.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 June 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
- Assist with updating school registers, through daily communication with staff/parents on attendance issues
- Daily use of Microsoft Office
- Daily use of Sims, Parent Pay and other school applications
- Reprographics
- Provide cover and assistance on the school reception desk including answering the phone
- Provide routine administrative support e.g., photocopying, filing, emailing, data entry etc.
- Assist in escorting pupils who are late or returning from an appointment to their classroom
- Supporting school staff with IT
- Stock checking books/stationery
- General financial support to the Business Manager
Where you'll work
Intack Primary School
Whitebirk Road Blackburn BB 1 3 HY
Blackburn
BB1 3HY
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
Blackburn College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Be able to work under pressure
- Time Mangement
About this employer
Intack Primary School is a welcoming, community-focused primary school at the heart of Blackburn. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, where children come first and everyone is encouraged to feel safe, valued and respected. Our whole school community works together to ensure pupils achieve their full potential and are truly “Proud to Belong.”
We are now looking to recruit a Business Support Apprentice to join our friendly school office team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience in a busy school environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
After this apprenticeship
Permanent role if you're the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKBURN COLLEGE
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk
01254 292500
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030066.
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Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 3 June 2026)
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