Apprentice Administrator and PA to the Headteacher

THE LETTA TRUST

London (E14 6DN)

Closes in 3 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

Posted on 16 February 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Administrative Assistant and Personal Assistant to the Headteacher for Bygrove Primary School. Bygrove is located in Poplar, Tower Hamlets. The successful applicant will undertake a Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship while they work. 

• Wage:

  £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Pay will be at least National Minimum Wage for Apprentices, term time only plus two weeks.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 7.45am- 3.45pm. Term time only.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 13 April 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

• Provide a warm, welcoming first point of contact for parents and visitors, representing the school at all times with good humour and a smile
• Provide high quality, administrative support to the school and oversee the upkeep of the school’s shared areas
• Control access to the school in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures, including signing in visitors, checking identification as necessary, issuing passes and notifying them of safeguarding and safety procedures

Where you'll work

Bygrove Primary School
Bygrove Street
London
E14 6DN

Training

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

Training provider

THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English language (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
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Other requirements

• Passing an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

Bygrove Primary School is an outstanding one-form entry primary school serving a multicultural community near Canary Wharf in the East End of London. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. They are happy, friendly, well-behaved & they love learning. They achieve results in all subjects that are well above the national average. We have dedicated staff teams who understand that success is built on strong relationships. So how do we do it? We work hard together at doing the right things but we have a lot of fun doing it. Aiming high is our motto & the sky’s the limit!

https://bygrove.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a career in school administration and wider business support roles. During the apprenticeship, the successful applicant will develop essential skills such as communication, organisation, diary management, record keeping and stakeholder engagement. After completion, many apprentices progress into permanent roles such as School Administrator, Senior Admin Assistant, Office Coordinator or PA.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015706.

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Closes in 3 days (Sunday 22 February 2026)

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