Admin Assistant - Leyland

Randstad Education; Leyland; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Leyland is seeking an organized Admin Assistant for a consistent part-time afternoon role, 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, five days a week, starting 2nd November through Christmas with potential extension.

Responsibilities include providing admin support to the school office, handling calls, updating databases, and upholding GDPR and safeguarding standards. Prior school admin experience and a valid Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one are required.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative experience (school setting advantageous).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Reliable and professional approach for secondary school environment.
• Enhanced Child DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and efficient administrative support to the school office and administrative team.
• Manage incoming phone calls, visitor sign-ins, and general school correspondence with a professional telephone manner.
• Update internal school databases, attendance systems, and student records accurately.
• Assist with filing, reprographics, mail distribution, and general office duties.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding and GDPR policies.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Professionalism

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Are you an organized administrator looking for a consistent, part-time afternoon role in an educational setting? A supportive secondary school in Leyland is seeking an efficient Admin Assistant to support their busy school office from 2nd November through to Christmas, with the potential for the placement to extend further.

This position covers a set afternoon schedule (12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, 5 days a week), making it ideal for someone seeking stable, daily hours that fit around morning commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and efficient administrative support to the school office and administrative team.

• Manage incoming phone calls, visitor sign-ins, and general school correspondence with a professional telephone manner.

• Update internal school databases, attendance systems, and student records accurately.

• Assist with filing, reprographics, mail distribution, and general office duties.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere strictly to all school safeguarding and data protection (GDPR) policies.

Requirements

• Prior administrative experience (experience within a school or educational setting is highly advantageous).

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and quick learning capacity for school management software (e.g., SIMS/Arbor).

• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

• A reliable and professional approach suited to a secondary school environment.

• An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to process one prior to 2nd November).

What We Offer

• Consistent Schedule: Guaranteed part-time afternoon hours (12:30-16:00, Mon-Fri).

• Transparent Weekly Pay: Competitive hourly rate paid via PAYE with no umbrella deductions.

• Friendly Working Environment: Join a welcoming, supportive administrative team in Leyland.

• Ongoing Potential: Opportunity for contract extension beyond the Christmas break.