Administration Assistant

TeacherActive; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Primary School Administration Assistants to support London primary schools with day-to-day office operations on a day-to-day, short-term and long-term basis, with immediate starts available across London.

You will be joining a dedicated recruitment team and will use school management systems such as SIMS or Arbor, handling calls, emails and pupil records with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a primary school or educational setting.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar school management systems (desirable).
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence handling telephone enquiries, emails and general office duties.

Responsibilities

• Support busy school office with front-desk duties.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and handle confidential information.
• Handle telephone enquiries, emails and general office duties.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Job Title: Primary School Administration Assistant

Location: London

Start Date: Immediate Start

Do you have excellent organisational and communication skills?

Are you confident using school administration systems such as SIMS or Arbor?

Can you provide a welcoming, professional and efficient service in a busy primary school environment?

TeacherActive, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working with a number of Primary Schools across London. We are committed to providing our schools with dedicated, reliable and experienced Administration Assistants who can support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

Whether you are an experienced School Administrator or have a strong administrative background and are looking to transition into an educational setting, our dedicated consultants are here to help you find the right opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for Primary School Administration Assistants to work on a day-to-day, short-term and long-term basis, with immediate starts available across London.

We are looking for Primary School Administration Assistants with the following:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a primary school or educational setting
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor or similar school management systems (desirable)
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence handling telephone enquiries, emails and general office duties
• Ability to maintain accurate pupil records and handle confidential information
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner when dealing with parents, pupils and staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a busy school office team

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through our easy on boarding process
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no unnecessary administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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