Office Administration Assistant

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kexborough Primary School is seeking a friendly and organised Office Administration Assistant to join the busy school office. The role covers general admin, phone and email enquiries, and maintaining records to support day-to-day school operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and IT skills, be able to work well in a team, and understand safeguarding and confidentiality requirements. 35 hours per week, term-time plus a few days during the holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using IT and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support in the school office.
• Answer telephone calls and emails, assisting with enquiries from parents and visitors.
• Maintain school records and support day-to-day running of the office.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Initiative

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Office Administration Assistant | £21,753 - £22,099 | Kexborough Primary School

Kexborough Primary School

Grade 3 -Actual salary: £21753 to £22099

Working arrangements: 35 hours per week term time plus 1 week (3 inset days plus 2 days to be worked during the Summer Holidays) Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm

We are seeking a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Office Administration Assistant to join our busy school office team.

The successful candidate will provide general administrative support, answer telephone calls and emails, assist with enquiries from parents and visitors, maintain school records and support the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be confident using IT and Microsoft Office.
• Be able to work efficiently as part of a team
• Use their initiative and prioritise their workload effectively in a busy environment.
• Have a friendly, professional and welcoming manner.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.

If you enjoy working in a busy, friendly school environment and would like to make a positive contribution to school life, we would love to hear from you.

Supporting Document

Job Description and Employee Spec.

Exposure Profile

Closing date: Monday 2 nd November 2027 – 12 Noon

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3 rd November 2027

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 4 th November 2027

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with satisfactory references, online checks, verification of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK.

Office Administration Assistant | £21,753 - £22,099 | Kexborough Primary School

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