Administrative Assistant

Essex; Wickford; On-site; GBP 6,800 - 8,200; Part time

Job summary

Essex is seeking a part-time Administration assistant to join the office team on a 17-hour per week jobshare (Wednesday 12-4pm, Thursday 8:30am-3:30pm, Friday 8:30am-3:30pm) starting September 2026. The role covers day-to-day school administration, databases, registers, dinner money and pupil welfare.

The successful candidate will be friendly, organised and able to handle interruptions, with strong Word/Excel skills. DBS and safeguarding checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Warm, confident, welcoming personality as first contact for parents, pupils and visitors.
• Ability to deal sympathetically with parents and pupils.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel; experience with internet and email; Sims advantageous.
• Good organisational skills with high accuracy and efficiency.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a school office desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management of school database systems, registers, dinner monies and pupil welfare.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stress management

Tools

Word

Excel

Sims

Email/Internet

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC3257-154 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 4 (Points 8 and 9)

Position Start Date: 12/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 04/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

We are looking for someone to join our office team, as part of a jobshare for 2 and a half days per week (Wednesday 12-4pm, Thursday 8:30am to 3:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm) for 17 hours per week term time only.

Start Date September 2026

Responsibilities

This role involves a variety of administrative duties, including assisting in the day to day management of school database systems, registers, dinner monies and pupil welfare.

Qualifications and Attributes

• A warm, confident and welcoming personality as the initial point of contact for parents, pupils and visitors
• The ability to deal sympathetically with parents and pupils
• The ability to work under pressure in an environment where there are constant interruptions
• Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel, experience using the internet, email and other software packages (Sims would be an advantage)
• Good organisation skills with a high level of accuracy and efficiency
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Previous experience of working in a school office is desirable.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Heidi Blakeley
Tresco Way
The Wick, Wickford
Essex, SS12 9GJ
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]