Data Assistant

The Holt School; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Holt School in Wokingham seeks a Data Assistant to support data processing and reporting across the school, primarily using Arbor, Word and Excel. This part‑time role (30 hours/week, term time only) starts November 2026 and involves close collaboration with the Data Manager and staff to ensure timely completion of student reports and data entry.

You will need strong numeracy, attention to detail and comfort handling sensitive information; knowledge of Arbor is desirable, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• A high level of numeracy and an eye for detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential.
• Arbor knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Use Arbor to assist with processing of student reports and reviews, meeting deadlines.
• Maintain class lists and enter student data.
• Assist with administering free school meals and liaising with staff for data to keep Arbor up to date.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Arbor

Job description

Data Assistant

Salary: Grade 4 SCP 7-11: £27,274-£29,071FTE per annum.

Actual salary £18,452 - £19,668 per annum

30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 3:00 pm. Term time only

Start date: November 2026

The Holt is a popular and oversubscribed 11-16 girls and 16-18 co-ed comprehensive school, which converted to academy status in July 2011.

The school was judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in March 2023; there are 1472 students on roll (277 in the Sixth Form).

Duties to include using Arbor to assist with the processing of student reports and reviews, to strict deadlines, maintaining class lists, entering student data, administering free school meals and dealing with any requests from staff. The job requires a high level of numeracy and an eye for detail. A good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is essential, and knowledge of Arbor is desirable. The job also includes liaising with colleagues to obtain the data required to keep Arbor up to date.

You will be working closely with the Data Manager, support staff and teaching staff. We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable person who enjoys working with data and in a team.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Closing Date: Midnight, Thursday 15th October 2026