Entry-Level Program Assistant — Literacy & Community

Placements24; London Borough of Newham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PD opportunities

Supportive team

Non-profit experience

Job summary

Placements24 in London is seeking a motivated Program Assistant to support a literacy and education charity operating in East London. You will help with logistics, data entry, participant communications, and general admin to keep literacy initiatives running smoothly.

The role is entry-level and suited for someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in education and community development. Collaboration within the program team is essential to success.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support for literacy program activities and workshops.
• Assist with the recruitment and registration of program participants.
• Collect, organize, and enter program data into databases.
• Prepare program materials, reports, and communications.
• Coordinate schedules and appointments for program staff and participants.
• Maintain program records and filing systems.
• Liaise with participants, community members, and partners as needed.
• Assist with event planning and execution for program-related activities.
• Support the program team in various ad-hoc tasks to ensure smooth program delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tertiary qualification in Education/ Social Sciences/ Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in London is seeking a motivated Program Assistant to support a literacy and education charity operating in East London. You will help with logistics, data entry, participant communications, and general admin to keep literacy initiatives running smoothly.

The role is entry-level and suited for someone with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in education and community development. Collaboration within the program team is essential to success.