Admin support assistant

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Blackpool is seeking an experienced Admin Support Officer to provide key administrative assistance in a busy school setting. Candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, proficient IT abilities, and a desirable background in school administration. This full-time, term-time position offers competitive weekly pay and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity to work in a supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role is essential.
• School experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support to the school office team.
• Manage phone calls, emails, and visitor enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and update school systems.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and general office duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in IT systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

SIMS

Job description

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Term-time

Teaching Personnel are seeking an experienced Admin Support Officer to join a busy and welcoming school in Blackpool. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and previous experience in a school or similar setting.

• Provide efficient administrative support to the school office team.
• Manage phone calls, emails, and visitor enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and update school systems.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and general office duties.

• Experience in an administrative role is essential (school experience highly desirable).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT systems (Microsoft Office and SIMS experience advantageous).
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively.

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Access to CPD and training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive school environment.

If you are organised, proactive, and have the required experience, apply today!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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