School Admin & Attendance Officer

Elementa Support Services; Cowley Peachey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Education provider in West Drayton seeks a dedicated School Admin & Attendance Officer for a contract position. The successful applicant will manage attendance records, provide administrative support, and liaise with parents. Candidates should have school office experience, a reliable work ethic, and be proactive. This position offers an hourly rate of £17 – £18. The role requires immediate start and may lead to a permanent position after a 12-week trial.

Qualifications

• Experience with UK schools is essential.
• Organizational and communication skills are vital.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage attendance records accurately.
• Provide administrative support to staff.
• Assist with communication with parents and visitors.
• Support school office procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and record-keeping.

Skills

Enhanced child and adult DBS

Excellent written and spoken English

School office experience

Arbor MIS experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Data and Excel experience

Reliable

Flexible

Can-do attitude

Team player

Confident in liaising with parents

Clean driving licence

Resilient

Empathic and emotionally intelligent

Education

Experience in school administration

Tools

MS Office

School management systems

Job description

Contract School Admin & Attendance Officer West Drayton, London

Elementa Support Services are proud to partner with a respected Education provider, specialising in SEN and Academy environments, to find a dedicated School Admin & Attendance Officer for a contract position based in West Drayton, London.

About the Role

This is a full‑time, contract position starting as soon as possible with the intention of the successful applicant being considered to join the team on a permanent basis after the initial 12‑week (60 paid days) trial period. The working hours are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting the daily administrative functions of the school, with a particular focus on attendance monitoring and administrative support.

The role offers an hourly rate of £17 – £18 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing attendance records and ensuring accurate data entry and compliance
• Providing general administrative support to school staff
• Assisting with parent and visitor communication
• Supporting the smooth operation of school office procedures
• Ensuring confidentiality and maintaining high standards of record‑keeping

Key Skills sought

• Enhanced child and adult DBS
• Excellent written and spoken English
• School office experience
• Arbor MIS experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Data and Excel experience
• Reliable
• Flexible
• Can‑do attitude and goes above and beyond to get the job done
• Team player
• Confident in liaising with parents and external providers
• Clean driving licence and own car
• Can do home visits to vulnerable parents and students
• Resilient
• Empathic and emotionally intelligent
• Confident to work in a SEN school with students with challenging behaviour

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a school administration role, ideally with a focus on attendance management
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office and school management systems
• Reliable, professional, and proactive approachAbility to work effectively within a team and independently

About the School

The school is an Academy‑SEND environment with between 66 and 250 employees, dedicated to supporting learners with special educational needs. The setting values a warm, inclusive atmosphere where every team member plays a vital role in supporting students progress.

Eligibility

This role is not suitable for applicants who are not currently based in the UK, who require employer sponsorship for UK right to work, or who lack experience with UK schools.

Why Work with Elementa?

At Elementa Support Services, we take pride in understanding your career goals and matching you with roles that suit your skills and aspirations. With nearly 50 years of combined education recruitment experience across the South of England and beyond, our friendly, professional team are committed to providing a high standard of service, high standards of vetting and compliance, and ensuring you are supported every step of the way.

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this school. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full‑prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of the (12‑week / 60 paid day) employment trial period.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!