Administrative Assistant

Leicestershire County Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced administrator to support day-to-day operations at Oakfield Short Stay School. You will manage your own workload, handle data systems, and contribute to a flexible, inclusive service for pupils with complex SEMH needs.

The role focuses on delivering efficient administrative tasks within a school setting, using ICT tools and information management systems to track pupil progress and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications in Maths/Numeracy and English/Literacy.
• Level 3 qualification in business and administration, or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Experience in a school environment and carrying out a range of administrative tasks.
• Excellent ICT skills and ability to use a range of ICT software.
• Experience of using information management systems and finance software.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective administrative support for day-to-day operation.
• Plan and manage your own workload to meet deadlines.
• Use data systems and reports within an education setting, particularly SEMH contexts.
• Deliver accessible and inclusive services to meet the needs of all residents.

Skills

Maths/Numeracy

English/Literacy

Business Admin Level 3

School admin experience

ICT skills

MIS experience

Finance software

Information systems

Education

Level 2 Maths/Numeracy

Level 2 English/Literacy

Level 3 Business & Administration

Tools

MIS

FMS

Finance software

Job description

This role is to ensure the provision of efficient and effective administrative support for the day-to-day operation within our secondary sites, planning and managing your own workload in order to meet deadlines. The role would suit an experienced and suitably qualified person who has experience of using data systems and reports within an education setting, particularly within the Special Education sector. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs and lead in delivering a service that enables flexible data systems that capture pupils progress against their starting points. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .

• Level 2 qualifications in Maths/Numeracy and English/Literacy. Level 3 qualification in business and administration, or evidence of equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a school environment, or similar experience carrying out a range of administrative tasks.
• Excellent ICT skills, along with the ability to make effective use of a range of ICT software in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
• Experience of working in a school office or similar setting, meeting the needs of the service.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, managing your own workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Experience of using information management systems and finance software.
• Experience using MIS; Management Information Systems and FMS; Finance Management Systems would be beneficial.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following

Interview Date(s): Monday 19th October 2026 - but may change depending on staff/room availability Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire's provision for primary and secondary school aged children who are at risk, or who have been permanently excluded from school. You will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.