Part-Time School Office Assistant (Afternoons)

Randstad UK; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Refer-a-Friend scheme (300 REX Vouches

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Afternoon schedule 12:30pm-4:00pm

Long-term role starting November 2026

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting an Administrative Assistant for a Catholic secondary school in the Leyland area. This long-term, part-time position offers a predictable afternoon schedule (Mon-Fri, 12:30pm-4:00pm) starting on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The role involves front-of-house reception, clerical support, and handling pupil records within a supportive school environment. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative, receptionist, or customer-facing clerical role (experience in a school setting is desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, friendly telephone manner.
• Good ICT proficiency, including experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and databases.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a welcoming first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external agencies at the main reception.
• Answering incoming telephone queries, taking detailed messages, and routing calls to appropriate members of staff.
• Managing school correspondence, including handling emails, filing documents, and updating pupil databases.
• Providing general clerical assistance such as photocopying, shredding, laminating, and preparing school letters or mailings.
• Assisting with administrative duties relating to pupil attendance, general school records, and daily office tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Reception/Customer-facing

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Databases

Job description

Randstad Education is recruiting an Administrative Assistant for a Catholic secondary school in the Leyland area. This long-term, part-time position offers a predictable afternoon schedule (Mon-Fri, 12:30pm-4:00pm) starting on Monday 2nd November 2026.

The role involves front-of-house reception, clerical support, and handling pupil records within a supportive school environment. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft