Administration Assistant – Primary School - Havering

Clarus Education; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarus Education is assisting a Havering primary school in finding an organised Administration Assistant to join on a long-term basis. You will provide efficient administrative and reception support to staff, pupils, families and visitors, helping the school run smoothly.

Ideal candidates are professional, approachable and confident managing a range of tasks in a busy school environment, with strong IT skills. DBS checks and safeguarding awareness are required.

Qualifications

• Previous administration or reception experience.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using office software.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the school office.
• Welcome visitors and respond to telephone and email enquiries.
• Assist with correspondence, filing, data entry and record keeping.
• Support the maintenance of pupil and staff information.
• Help with attendance administration and follow-up where required.
• Prepare documents, letters and other school communications.
• Support the organisation of meetings, events and appointments.
• Handle confidential information sensitively and professionally.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and external contacts.
• Follow school procedures, including safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Skills

Administration

Reception

Organisational skills

Communication

IT literacy

Tools

Office software

Job description

Administration Assistant – Primary School

Location: Havering, East London
Contract: Long term
Pay: £110–£135 per day
Start date: ASAP

About the role

A welcoming primary school in Havering is seeking an organised and reliable Administration Assistant to join its team on a long-term basis.

You’ll help the school run smoothly by providing efficient administrative and reception support to staff, pupils, families and visitors. This role would suit someone who is professional, approachable and confident managing a range of tasks in a busy school environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the school office.
• Welcome visitors and respond to telephone and email enquiries.
• Assist with correspondence, filing, data entry and record keeping.
• Support the maintenance of pupil and staff information.
• Help with attendance administration and follow-up where required.
• Prepare documents, letters and other school communications.
• Support the organisation of meetings, events and appointments.
• Handle confidential information sensitively and professionally.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and external contacts.
• Follow school procedures, including safeguarding and data protection requirements.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous administration or reception experience.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using office software.
• A friendly, professional and helpful manner.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work accurately in a busy environment.
• Discretion when handling sensitive information.
• A flexible and dependable approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the school community.

Experience working in a school or education setting would be beneficial. Familiarity with school management or attendance systems would also be an advantage.

What’s on offer

• Long-term opportunity in a primary school in Havering.
• Day rate of £110–£135.
• Varied administrative work within a supportive school team.
• The opportunity to contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.