Administrative Assistant

TeachMatch; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

West Yorkshire opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Placement support

Job summary

Teach Match Recruitment is seeking Administrative Assistants to support school offices across West Yorkshire. Immediate and upcoming opportunities are available for reliable, organized administrators with experience in education.

Core duties include reception, data entry, and maintaining pupil and staff records. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, be comfortable with SIMS/Arbor/Bromcom, and demonstrate safeguarding awareness.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, reception or school office role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a busy school team.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS is desirable but not essential.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and working within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the school office.
• Welcoming and assisting parents, pupils, visitors and staff.
• Answering telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate pupil, staff and school records.
• Completing data entry, filing, photocopying and scanning.
• Supporting attendance administration and contacting parents where required.
• Preparing letters, documents and other correspondence.
• Assisting with school events, meetings, trips and general office organisation.
• Using school management information systems to update and maintain records.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Bromcom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Schools

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £100 - £120 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Temporary / Long-Term Opportunities Available

About the Role

Teach Match Recruitment is currently recruiting Administrative Assistants to work across schools in West Yorkshire, with immediate and upcoming opportunities available. We are looking for organised, reliable and confident administrators who can provide effective support within a busy school office. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous administration, reception or school office experience who is looking for a new role within the education sector. You will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the school office, working closely with staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the school office.
• Welcoming and assisting parents, pupils, visitors and staff.
• Answering telephone calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate pupil, staff and school records.
• Completing data entry, filing, photocopying and scanning.
• Supporting attendance administration and contacting parents where required.
• Preparing letters, documents and other correspondence.
• Assisting with school events, meetings, trips and general office organisation.
• Using school management information systems to update and maintain records.
• Maintaining confidentiality and following school policies and safeguarding procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an administrative, reception or school office role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a busy school team.
• A professional, friendly and approachable manner.
• Experience using SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom or another school MIS is desirable but not essential.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and working within a school environment.

Why Work with Teach Match Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates of £100 - £120 per day.
• Immediate and long-term opportunities across West Yorkshire.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to a range of school administration and support roles.
• Opportunities to build experience within primary and secondary school settings.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

If you are an experienced Administrative Assistant, School Administrator, Receptionist or Office Administrator looking for your next opportunity in West Yorkshire, we would love to hear from you.