Data Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking an experienced Data Assistant for a secondary school in Tower Hamlets. The role focuses on accurate data management, record keeping and reporting, working with staff to ensure confidentiality and precision.

The Data Assistant will support attendance, assessment and pupil information data while handling sensitive information. The position is part-time, requiring 2 days per week, with safeguarding checks a prerequisite.

Qualifications

• Prior data assistant experience, preferably in education.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with school databases or MIS is a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong organisation.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day school data and records.
• Maintain pupil, attendance, and staff data.
• Input and verify information, correct errors.
• Produce reports and data summaries for staff.
• Respond to data-related queries and meet deadlines.
• Assist with general administrative tasks when required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

MIS systems

Job description

Data Assistant – Tower Hamlets

GSL Education is looking for an experienced Data Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive secondary comprehensive school and sixth form for girls in Tower Hamlets. This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Assistant who is organised, reliable and confident working with school data and administrative systems.

As a Data Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the school with accurate data management, record keeping and reporting. The successful Data Assistant will work closely with staff to ensure information is accurate, up to date and handled confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Data Assistant supporting the day-to-day management of school data and records.
• Maintain accurate pupil, attendance and staff data using school systems and databases.
• Input, update and check information carefully, identifying and correcting errors.
• Assist with producing reports, spreadsheets and data summaries for school staff.
• Support the school with attendance, assessment and pupil information data.
• Ensure all data is handled confidentially and in line with school policies.
• Respond to data-related queries from teachers, support staff and senior leaders.
• Help with general administrative tasks when required.
• Work effectively as a Data Assistant while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Data Assistant, preferably within a school or education setting.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using school databases or MIS systems would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately with confidential and sensitive information.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with staff at all levels.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• A professional, reliable and positive approach to work.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The successful Data Assistant must be able to work 2 days per week.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.