School Admin & Enrichment Support Assistant

Maiden Erlegh Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER) is seeking an organised Administrative Support Assistant to join the team in Reading. The role provides high-quality administrative and customer service support to staff, parents, carers, visitors and students, ensuring smooth operations of systems and assisting teaching colleagues with enrichment activities.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in administration, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a willingness to support safeguarding and data

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Able to communicate professionally with a wide range of people.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Knowledge of Bromcom or another MIS desirable.
• First aid qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to teaching colleagues, helping to organise enrichment and extra-curricular activities efficiently.
• Produce and distribute standard letters using the school’s electronic systems and postal services.
• Act as first point of contact for students, parents, carers and external stakeholders, responding to queries and directing enquiries.
• Assist with maintaining the school website and social media platforms in line with school guidance.
• Support safeguarding, visitor management and first aid provisions, ensuring procedures are followed.
• Work with the administrative and wider school team, providing reception and cover when required.
• Manage the school’s central email inbox, ensuring queries are answered or directed appropriately.
• Maintain accurate student and school records for census and data management.

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Communication

Organising workload

First aid qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Bromcom MIS

Job description

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER) is seeking an organised Administrative Support Assistant to join the team in Reading. The role provides high-quality administrative and customer service support to staff, parents, carers, visitors and students, ensuring smooth operations of systems and assisting teaching colleagues with enrichment activities.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in administration, strong Microsoft Office skills, and a willingness to support safeguarding and data