School Admin Assistant | Front Desk & Records

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Modern facilities

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. supports a welcoming Brent-based secondary school in recruiting an Administrative Assistant. The role focuses on front desk duties, accurate records, and coordinating daily admin tasks to keep the school running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, school admin experience, and a DBS Enhanced check or willingness to obtain one, enabling safeguarding and confidential documentation management in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or office administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to prioritise workloads and work independently.
• Knowledge of SIMS/Arbor or similar school systems desirable.
• DBS check (Enhanced) required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage reception and welcome visitors.
• Answer telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Maintain accurate student and staff records.
• Support attendance and admissions administration.
• Produce letters, reports, and school documentation.
• Assist with diary management and meetings.
• Process safeguarding and confidential information appropriately.
• Provide general administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff.

Skills

Administration experience

IT skills

Communication

Organisation

Prioritisation and independence

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. supports a welcoming Brent-based secondary school in recruiting an Administrative Assistant. The role focuses on front desk duties, accurate records, and coordinating daily admin tasks to keep the school running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, school admin experience, and a DBS Enhanced check or willingness to obtain one, enabling safeguarding and confidential documentation management in a busy educational environment.