Business Admin Apprenticeship - Riverside School

PARTNERSHIP LEARNING

Barking (IG11 0FU)

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 22 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 January 2026

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Summary

Required for September, an Admin Assistant apprentice to join an exciting new Secondary School which opened in 2012. Riverside School serves the growing Barking Riverside community on the banks of the Thames in superb newly-built accommodation and is already fully-subscribed.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09.30 - 17.00. 38-40 weeks per year.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • To be the first point of contact for those calling the school
  • To screen calls and ensure they are directed to the appropriate person
  • To provide reception and general clerical support
  • Managing visitors to the school including booking them in on the visitor management software
  • Arranging parent appointments on behalf of SLT and Heads of Year
  • Keeping up to date records on all pupils including SEN info / EHC plans, contact details etc.  
  • Liaison between school / parents / external agencies
  • Dealing with general enquiries from parents, pupils, staff
  • Assist with the running of the onsite school uniform shop

Where you'll work

Renwick Road
Barking
IG11 0FU

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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

  • Level 3 Business Admin qualification
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities 
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
  • Amplify knowledge of safeguarding, and emergency procedures
  • Increased mastery of the critical stages of child and adolescent development
  • Enhance understanding of the types of influences that can affect this development

Training provider:

Let Me Play Limited

Apprenticeship standard:

  • Business Administrator Level 3 (A level)
  • Training Delivered Online

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above 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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Partnership Learning is a growing Multi Academy Trust with a well established and successful ICT Team across four Local Authorities. As Partnership Learning are expanding this provides excellent career prospects for our staff. Our ICT support provision currently services around 18 schools providing our ICT Team with the regular contact of their peers and well supported during their career with us. There are regular team meetings and social events to ensure a cohesive approach to working together.

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After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000214127.

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Closes in 7 days (Thursday 22 January 2026 at 11:59pm)