Fixed term Administrative Assistant

Guildford NS & CC; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Skills development

Supportive team

Good resources

Job summary

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is seeking an enthusiastic administrative assistant to join the Hub team at Hazel Avenue, GU1 1NR. The role offers 20–25 hours per week term time only, with flexibility including some remote working, starting late November 2026 or as soon after as possible.

You will perform clerical and administrative duties to support day-to-day running, need excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills, and be a team player willing to learn a broad range of

Qualifications

• Positive and flexible, responsible and organised, self-motivated, with initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn a broad range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the Hub.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties to assist staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre leads the newly created Surrey and Hampshire Early Years Stronger Practice Hub supporting the development of knowledgeable and nurturing early childhood educators.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and skilled administrative assistant with excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills to join our friendly and hardworking core Hub team.

This post is to start at the end of November 2026 or as soon after that as possible.

The post will be based at our Hazel Avenue site, GU1 1NR but there is some flexibility allowing for some remote working.

We are looking for someone to work 20-25 hours a week Term Time Only until 31 st March 2028.

Serious candidates are strongly recommended to call or visit the nursery school and family centre prior to applying. Please ring 01483 566589.

The successful candidate will undertake a range of interesting clerical and administrative duties to support the effective day-to-day running of the Hub.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, flexible, responsible, organised, self-motivated, has a good eye for detail and is willing and able use their own initiative when required.
• Keen to make a real impact within the team.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Willing to learn a broad range of tasks.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
• A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors.
• Great resources and facilities.
• Training for certain aspects of the role if necessary.

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.

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary for 20 hours per week term time only: £12,368

Salary for 25 hours per week term time only: £15,460

Shortlisting: 2 November 2026

Assessments: 5 November 2026

Second shortlisting: 6 November 2026

Interviews will be held on 18 November 2026