Hybrid School Admissions Support Specialist

Government of The United Kingdom; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

LGPS pension

Employee benefits

Job summary

Government of the United Kingdom is seeking an organised Business Support Assistant to join our School Admissions team. You will handle applications, enter data into our database, prepare standard letters, and support families, schools and colleagues through the admissions process.

You will work as part of a busy team, manage enquiries, emails and post, maintain confidential records, and help with main admissions rounds and appeal paperwork.

Qualifications

• A well-organised person who can manage routine tasks, keep accurate records and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using computerised systems, databases, shared folders, spreadsheets and email.
• Good communication skills and the ability to deal professionally and sensitively with parents, schools and colleagues.
• Accuracy and attention to detail when entering information, checking data, preparing letters and handling paperwork.
• A calm, helpful and positive approach, with the ability to follow procedures, maintain confidentiality and work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to support the admissions officers with other tasks during busy periods, including main admissions rounds and National Offer Day preparations.

Responsibilities

• Entering information onto our database and preparing standard letters and emails.
• Liaising with schools and parents and handling enquiries by phone, email and post.
• Supporting admissions officers with main admissions rounds and appeal-related paperwork.

Skills

Organisational skills

Reliability

Customer service

Data handling

Computer literacy

Job description

Government of the United Kingdom is seeking an organised Business Support Assistant to join our School Admissions team. You will handle applications, enter data into our database, prepare standard letters, and support families, schools and colleagues through the admissions process.

You will work as part of a busy team, manage enquiries, emails and post, maintain confidential records, and help with main admissions rounds and appeal paperwork.