Administration Assistant – Responsibility for Attendance

Essex; Grays; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Stifford Clays Primary School is seeking an Administration Assistant to manage daily attendance and perform general office duties. This part-time role runs from 8:00 am to 11:45 am, Monday to Friday, within the school office.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff to support pupils and safeguarding responsibilities as required. Experience in a school setting and proficiency with Microsoft Office are preferred, and training will be provided where necessary.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good ICT skills and confidence with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Understanding of child safeguarding and willingness to undergo child protection screening, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise workload efficiently.
• Communicate effectively via email, face‑to‑face, telephone, and written letters.
• Work independently and take initiative on tasks.
• Provide calm support and work well with others under pressure.
• Keep the best interests of children at the heart of all work.
• Use Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) confidently.
• Use the school information system (SIMS) – desirable but not essential.

Skills

Excellent communication

ICT skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft PowerPoint

SIMS

Job description

Administration Assistant – Responsibility for Attendance

Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part‑time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 03/09/2026
Interviews: Monday 7th September 2026

Stifford Clays Primary School is a community‑focused school for 2 to 11 year olds, located centrally in the Stifford Clays ward of Thurrock. The school has an Ofsted rating of ‘Good’ (2022) and is committed to providing a positive learning environment. We have a resource base provision for children with autism.

We are looking for an Administration Assistant to undertake daily attendance monitoring and general administrative duties within the school office. This is a part‑time position working Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 11:45 am.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prioritise workload efficiently.
• Communicate effectively via email, face‑to‑face, telephone, and written letters.
• Work independently and take initiative on tasks.
• Provide calm support and work well with others under pressure.
• Keep the best interests of children at the heart of all work.
• Use Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) confidently.
• Use the school information system (SIMS) – desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a school office or public sector – highly desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good ICT skills and confidence with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Understanding of child safeguarding and willingness to undergo child protection screening, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

About the School

Stifford Clays Primary School is an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2022) celebrating a proud community. Our personal development provision is ‘outstanding’ and we offer a supportive environment for staff and pupils alike.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements and entail appropriate checks and clearances.