School Administration Assistant

AMA Admin; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fast-track compliance

Flexible working opportunities

Perks Portal access

Milk Academy CPD access

Educational resources

Wellbeing hub

Dedicated consultant

24/7 work mobile

Career development opportunities

UK-only eco-friendly agency

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting for a reliable, organised and experienced School Administration Assistant to join a welcoming school setting at Education My Life Matters in Catford. The role focuses on providing essential administrative support to staff, pupils, parents and visitors and maintaining accurate school records.

The successful candidate will have prior school office experience, strong organisational skills and be confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school office environment is essential.
• Strong administration, organisation and communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A professional, approachable and friendly manner.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within an educational setting.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support across the school.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and handling enquiries professionally.
• Welcoming visitors, parents and pupils to the school office.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, databases and school documentation.
• Supporting with attendance records, registers and pupil information.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Assisting with general office organisation and day-to-day administrative duties.
• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Job description

Location: Catford, South East London
Working Days: 4 days per week
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing, working via Milk Education

Milk Education is recruiting for a reliable, organised and experienced School Administration Assistant to join a welcoming school setting at Education My Life Matters in Catford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced administrator who has previously worked within a school office environment and understands the day-to-day demands of school administration.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the school office, providing essential administrative support to staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

The Role - School Administration Assistant

• Providing general administrative and clerical support across the school.

• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and handling enquiries professionally.

• Welcoming visitors, parents and pupils to the school office.

• Maintaining accurate pupil records, databases and school documentation.

• Supporting with attendance records, registers and pupil information.

• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.

• Assisting with general office organisation and day-to-day administrative duties.

• Handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Requirements - School Administration Assistant

• Previous experience working within a school office environment is essential.

• Strong administration, organisation and communication skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Office and school management systems.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.

• A professional, approachable and friendly manner.

• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding within an educational setting.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits to YOU

• Competitive rates of pay.

• Fast-track compliance process.

• Flexible working opportunities.

• Work with established school and trust partnerships.

• Access to our Perks Portal, offering discounts and rewards.

• Milk Academy - access to over 1,000 discounted CPD courses.

• Free PSHE lesson plans and educational resources.

• Wellbeing eBook and dedicated wellbeing hub.

• School Preparation Pack.

• Dedicated consultant and 24/7 work mobile.

• Opportunities for ongoing work and career development.

• Join a UK-only, eco-friendly education supply agency.

Interested?

If you have previous experience working in a school office and are looking for your next administration opportunity, we would love to hear from you!