Administration Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Carshalton is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily operations. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and ICT skills, and a strong understanding of safeguarding policies. This role requires professionalism and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Applications close on October 10, 2025, at 12 noon.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and their implications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and assist with daily school operations.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
• Work with computer databases and ICT tools.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Sound knowledge of computer databases

Excellent ICT skills

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse pupils

Ability to work with a wide range of colleagues

Professionalism and flexibility

Tools

Arbor

Excel

Job description

Overview

Position: Administration Assistant

Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, term time plus 3 weeks). Part time/flexible working considered.

Salary: Scale 4 Points 7 – 10 (FTE £30,288 - £31,611)

School: Wandle Valley Academy, Carshalton

Required: ASAP

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Wandle Valley seeks an enthusiastic and proactive administrative assistant to join the school team. The successful candidate will be keen to take on challenges and develop their core skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and assist with daily school operations.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff, including those with different cultural, physical and social needs.
• Work with computer databases e.g. Arbor and use ICT tools including emails, websites and Excel spreadsheets.
• Be aware of the schools Safeguarding Policies and Procedures and their implications.
• Collaborate effectively with a wide range of colleagues and work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Display professionalism and flexibility; recognise when to seek support and advice.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of computer databases e.g. Arbor.
• Excellent ICT skills including emails, websites and Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils with different cultural, physical and social needs.
• Aware of safeguarding policies and procedures and their implications.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues.
• Ability to use initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professionalism and flexibility in handling duties.

Additional information

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the post, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Applications

Enquiries and applications can be accessed through Toni Ahmet, PA to the Head Teacher. Closing date for application is 10th October 2025 at 12 noon.