Office Admin Assistant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support agency in Margate seeks an Office Admin Assistant to support the SEN department. Responsibilities include admin support, communication with parents, and maintaining pupil records. The ideal candidate should have good IT skills and strong organisational abilities. This role offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start and a contract until the end of Term 2.

Qualifications

• Previous admin or school-based experience advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day admin support within the SEN office.
• Communicate professionally with parents and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate pupil records and documentation.
• Assist with data entry and reporting using school systems.
• Support with scheduling, organisation and SEN paperwork.

Skills

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word & Excel

Strong communication and telephone manner

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Experience using BromCom or another school MIS

Job description

Office Admin Assistant – SEN Support (Margate)

Location: Margate, East Kent

Academics in Canterbury are working with a Good OFSTED-rated primary school in Margate who are seeking a committed and organised Office Admin Assistant to join their SEN department and support the SENCo with essential administrative duties.

This is an excellent opportunity for proactive and detail-focused individuals to play a vital role in helping the school deliver the best possible support for pupils with additional needs.

What you’ll do as an Office Admin Assistant:

• Provide day-to-day admin support within the SEN office
• Communicate professionally with parents and external agencies via phone and email
• Maintain accurate pupil records and documentation
• Assist with data entry and reporting using school systems
• Support with scheduling, organisation and SEN paperwork
• Work closely with the SENCo to ensure smooth and efficient processes

What we’re looking for:

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word & Excel
• Strong communication and telephone manner
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Experience using BromCom or another school MIS (desirable)
• Previous admin or school-based experience (advantageous)
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Role Details

• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Until end of Term 2
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm (30-min lunch)

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If you’re confident, reliable, and passionate about supporting education, we’d love to hear from you.

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