Administration Assistant. Job in Merton Education & Training Jobs

anzuk Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution in Wimbledon is seeking a temporary Administration Assistant to support front office operations and HR reporting. The role is for 25 hours a week, starting immediately until December 19, with the potential for extension. Candidates should be sociable and organised, with relevant experience and an enhanced DBS due to the school environment. Clear communication skills are essential as you will coordinate morning activities and assist in maintaining orderly records.

Qualifications

• Immediate availability to start working in a lively school environment.
• Previous front-office or school-based admin experience is essential.
• Enhanced DBS required for working with students.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for visitors and calls.
• Support HR with recording attendance and maintaining personnel records.
• Manage payments and requests for facilities and supplies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Sociability

Calm under pressure

Job description

Administration Assistant Immediate Start College in Wimbledon (Temp, Term-Time Only)

Hours: Mon Fri, 8:00am 1:00pm (25 hrs/week)

Start: ASAP

Salary: £17 per hour

Duration: Until 19th December (initially and could be extended)

DBS: Enhanced DBS required

We are supporting a well-regarded college in Wimbledon with the recruitment of a temporary Administration Assistant to cover a long-term staff absence. This is a busy, fast-paced environment, so the college is looking for someone confident, organised, and able to hit the ground running. You’ll be joining an established institution known for delivering an excellent standard of education. The college is set within prestigious grounds, offering a calm and inspiring place to work. Staff enjoy being part of a highly supportive team with strong values and a well-structured approach to student care.

The role suits someone calm, patient, and sociable, with a kind but firm approach. You will be the morning anchor for the team, working independently until the lunchtime handover.

Key Responsibilities

Front of House & Security

• Acting as the first point of contact: phones, messages, visitor greeting
• Managing electronic gate cards for staff/visitors
• Operating the school gates
• Following strict safeguarding and ID-checking procedures

HR & Attendance Support

• Supporting the HR Officer with recording staff and student sickness
• Filing, data entry and maintaining compliant personnel records

Admin & Facilities Support

• Recording payments onto the Cashless Catering system
• Processing maintenance request forms and ordering supplies/stationery
• Managing the franking machine and distributing post
• Providing pastoral admin cover when required, including parent/pupil enquiries and attendance records

Handover Requirement

You will work independently from 8:00am 12:30pm, followed by a structured 30-minute handover to the afternoon administrator. Clear communication and accurate logging of morning activity (calls, maintenance issues, attendance updates, etc.) are essential.

If you are immediately available, confident working in a lively school environment, and have relevant front-office or school-based admin experience, we d like to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this position.