Clerical and Attendance Support Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

West Monmouth School in Pontypool, Wales, is seeking a Clerical and Attendance Support Assistant to join our admin team. The role is 22.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year and requires providing administrative support to the Attendance Officer and the broader staff.

The successful applicant will work in the main office, be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, and support with school administration. Experience in an educational setting is desirable, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative work in an educational setting is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Attendance Officer and admin team.
• Be the first point of contact for visitors and callers in the main office.
• Assist with general school administration and record-keeping.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Attendance software

Job description

Clerical and Attendance Support Assistant

22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Clerical and Attendance Support Assistant to become a member of our admin team. The successful applicant will be skilled and experienced in working with young people and the general public and will be required to provide administrative support not only to the Attendance Officer, but to all members of staff whilst working in the main office which is the first point of contact for visitors and callers to the school. Experience of working in an educational setting is desirable but full training in any specific packages or approaches will be provided. West Monmouth is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school serving Pontypool and the surrounding area. West Monmouth has an excellent reputation within its community for both academic results and pastoral care and many pupils from outside our traditional catchment area have chosen to join us in recent years. Closing Date: MONDAY 31ST AUGUST 2026 AT 11.59 PM This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. Each application will be treated equally. We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.