School Admin Asisstant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied schools across Blackpool

Full-time and part-time roles

Competitive pay

Ongoing consultant support

Education sector experience

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a School Admin Assistant to support busy school offices across Blackpool. You will manage reception duties, handle calls and emails, and help maintain pupil records and attendance.

The role offers opportunities across full-time and part-time positions within secondary schools, with competitive pay and ongoing consultant support. This is an entry to mid-level administrative role in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception duties and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external agencies.
• Answering and directing telephone calls and email enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases.
• Assisting with attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Producing letters, reports, and other school documentation.
• Supporting the organisation of school events, meetings, and appointments.
• Processing admissions, student information, and safeguarding documentation.
• Managing filing systems and ensuring records are maintained in line with school procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to teaching and leadership teams.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

SIMS/Bromcom knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

School Admin Assistant

Blackpool | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | Immediate and Ongoing Vacancies

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding role within education?

We are seeking professional and organised School Admin Assistants to work within secondary schools across the Blackpool area. These roles are ideal for individuals who thrive in a busy environment, possess excellent communication skills, and are passionate about supporting the smooth running of a school.

The Role

As a School Admin Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the school office, providing administrative support to staff, students, parents, and visitors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing reception duties and acting as the first point of contact for visitors, parents, and external agencies
• Answering and directing telephone calls and email enquiries
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and school databases
• Assisting with attendance monitoring and reporting
• Producing letters, reports, and other school documentation
• Supporting the organisation of school events, meetings, and appointments
• Processing admissions, student information, and safeguarding documentation
• Managing filing systems and ensuring records are maintained in line with school procedures
• Providing general administrative support to teaching and leadership teams

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• A professional and welcoming approach
• The ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple tasks
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of school systems such as SIMS, Arbor, or Bromcom is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive secondary schools across Blackpool
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within the education sector

If you are a motivated and reliable administrator looking to make a positive contribution to a school's success, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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