School Admin & Enrichment Support Specialist

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Hybrid Working

Perkbox

Wellbeing and Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is seeking an organised Administrative Support Assistant to join the school team. The role provides high-quality administrative and customer service support to colleagues, parents, carers, visitors and students, helping the school run smoothly.

You will assist with communications, records, safeguarding support, and reception duties, with opportunities to contribute to enrichment and extracurricular activity.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in an administrative role.
• Ability to communicate professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel; experience with MIS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to teaching staff and help organise enrichment and extracurricular activities.
• Produce and distribute standard letters using the school's electronic systems and post.
• Serve as a professional first point of contact for students, parents, carers and external stakeholders, directing queries appropriately.
• Assist with maintaining the school website and social media in line with guidance.
• Support safeguarding, visitor management and first aid procedures, ensuring consistency.
• Provide reception and administrative cover across the school team.
• Manage the central email inbox, ensuring queries are answered promptly or directed.
• Maintain accurate student and school records for census and data management.
• Maintain filing and records with confidentiality and data protection in mind.

Skills

Customer service

Organisation

Professional communication

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Tools

Bromcom MIS

Job description

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is seeking an organised Administrative Support Assistant to join the school team. The role provides high-quality administrative and customer service support to colleagues, parents, carers, visitors and students, helping the school run smoothly.

You will assist with communications, records, safeguarding support, and reception duties, with opportunities to contribute to enrichment and extracurricular activity.