Administrative Assistant (Fixed Term)

Swale Academies Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Shinewater Primary School is seeking a part-time Admin Support Assistant to join their office team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth administrative processes while engaging with children and families. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and a background in school environments. Enjoy a supportive working environment with various perks, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts with local and national retailers

On-site Parking

Access to training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Confidence and empathy in dealing with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support and interacting with children.
• Answering calls and greeting visitors.
• Organising tasks in a busy office environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Prior experience in a school environment

Tools

Bromcom

Google Docs

Job description

• Part Time
• Start Date: September 2025
• Close Date: Sat, 5 Jul 2025

Shinewater Primary School

September 2025 start

We are looking to appoint a part-time Admin Support Assistant for 3 days a week 8.30-14:00 to join our office team. A flexible approach can be taken to the days worked, but it must include Fridays.

We are looking for someone who can combine administrative skills with kindness, confidence and empathy with our children and families. This post is a front facing role and the successful candidate will be answering the phone, greeting visitors, sending and replying to emails and generally helping with any other reasonable administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the school. The post will also involve day to day interaction with children in a busy and varied environment.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to multi-task, work under pressure and prioritise work in a busy office environment. The ability to work using their own initiative and be an effective team member is essential. Prior experience of working in a school environment and with school systems, such as Bromcom and Google Docs, is preferred.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
• Access to training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
• Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site Parking

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

If you are interested in this post, please contact Emma Loncarevic, Office Manager for an informal discussion. [e-mail] and 01323 762129

Completed application forms should be sent to Emma Loncarevic, [e-mail] or by post to Shinewater Primary School, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8ED. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.

If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact [e-mail] or 01795 426091 (option 2)

We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.

In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.

Interview Date: w/c 7 th July 2025

Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.