Admin Assistant

Brackenberry Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority partnering firm is seeking an Admin Assistant to provide essential support within Children's Services in Bath and North East Somerset. The role includes liaising with schools and maintaining accurate records while contributing to Personal Education Plans. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, ideally with prior administrative experience in education or government. This position is part-time (15 hours/week) on a temporary contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or clerical role within education or local government.
• Ability to manage confidential information effectively.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as contact point for the Virtual School via phone and email.
• Monitor shared inboxes and manage emails.
• Update spreadsheets and maintain databases.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Database management

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Business administration qualification

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Bath and North East Somerset to assist with the appointment of an Admin Assistant, on a 5.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £12.21 - £15.75 per hour

Hours Per Week : 15.00

Summary

The Admin Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Virtual School within Children’s Services, ensuring smooth operation of processes linked to child protection and education. The role involves liaising with schools, social workers, and partner agencies, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the effective coordination of Personal Education Plans (PEPs).

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the Virtual School by liaising with schools, internal teams, and external partners via phone and email.
• Monitor shared inboxes, ensuring emails are actioned or referred appropriately.
• Maintain and update spreadsheets and databases to ensure accurate and timely information management.
• Input and update records on the Liquidlogic Children’s System (LCS).
• Initiate, track, and distribute Personal Education Plan (PEP) forms to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications / Experience

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential).
• Business administration or related qualification (desirable).
• Previous experience in an administrative or clerical role within education, children’s services, or local government (desirable).
• Experience of using databases and information management systems, preferably within a child protection or education context.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and manage confidential information.
• Experience of liaising effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the UK.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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