School Admin Assistant - Welcoming Reception & Admin

Shorefields; High Ongar; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming staff team

Child-friendly school environment

Caring school community

Training and professional development

Employee wellbeing programme

Meaningful impact on pupil experience

Job summary

High Ongar Primary School is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. You will be the welcoming face at reception and provide high-quality administrative support across the school, ensuring records and communications are accurate.

We value organisation, reliability and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion, while building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Organised and reliable with ability to manage a varied workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, friendly first impression for pupils, parents and staff.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information.
• Remains calm under pressure and can adapt to changing priorities.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome visitors and provide high-quality administrative support across the school.
• Maintain records, communications and processes accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Verbal and written communication

Professional first impression

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Works independently and in a team

Builds relationships with pupils, par­

Tools

Reception software

Job description

High Ongar Primary School is seeking an Administration Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day operation of the school. You will be the welcoming face at reception and provide high-quality administrative support across the school, ensuring records and communications are accurate.

We value organisation, reliability and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion, while building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.