Part-Time School Admin Assistant – Afternoon Reception

Randstad UK; Leyland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Refer-a-Friend program

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Consistent afternoon schedule

Long-term role starting Nov 2026

Job summary

Randstad Education partners with a respected Catholic secondary school in the Leyland area to recruit an Administrative Assistant for a long-term, part-time post starting on Monday 2nd November 2026. The role features an appealing 12:30pm–4:00pm afternoon pattern, five days a week, with a supportive school environment and weekly PAYE processing.

The successful candidate will manage front-desk duties, handle communications, and support pupil records and general office tasks within a collaborative

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative, receptionist, or clerical roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly telephone manner.
• Good ICT proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors at main reception and manage inquiries.
• Handle calls, messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Manage school correspondence, emails, and pupil records.
• Provide general clerical support including photocopying and filing.
• Assist with attendance records and daily office tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong communication

ICT proficiency

Organisational skills

Confidentiality handling

DBS check readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Randstad Education partners with a respected Catholic secondary school in the Leyland area to recruit an Administrative Assistant for a long-term, part-time post starting on Monday 2nd November 2026. The role features an appealing 12:30pm–4:00pm afternoon pattern, five days a week, with a supportive school environment and weekly PAYE processing.

The successful candidate will manage front-desk duties, handle communications, and support pupil records and general office tasks within a collaborative