School Admin & Data Assistant (SIMS, Excel) – Term-Time

NPT Pass; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Neath Port Talbot Council's Cefn Saeson Comprehensive seeks an Administrative Assistant to join the busy school administration team. The role focuses on data management, maintaining pupil and staff records, and supporting senior leaders with reports and statistics.

The ideal candidate will have data experience, be proficient in Excel, familiar with SIMS or MIS, and understand GDPR and confidentiality. The post is term-time, part-time (30 hours), starting ASAP with a safeguarding focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school office or education setting, preferably secondary.
• Experience using SIMS or similar MIS and data management.
• Excel proficiency for sorting, filtering, formulas, and reporting.
• Ability to extract information from SIMS and produce reports for leaders.
• Knowledge of UK GDPR, data protection and confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage pupil and staff data and maintain accuracy and up-to-date information.
• Produce reports, spreadsheets and statistics for senior leaders.
• Handle telephone calls, emails and general administrative enquiries.
• Work independently and as part of the administrative team.

Skills

Excel skills

SIMS / MIS

Data handling

Organisational skills

Communication with staff/parents

GDPR knowledge

Tools

SIMS

Job description

Neath Port Talbot Council's Cefn Saeson Comprehensive seeks an Administrative Assistant to join the busy school administration team. The role focuses on data management, maintaining pupil and staff records, and supporting senior leaders with reports and statistics.

The ideal candidate will have data experience, be proficient in Excel, familiar with SIMS or MIS, and understand GDPR and confidentiality. The post is term-time, part-time (30 hours), starting ASAP with a safeguarding focus.