School Administration Assistant – Temp to Perm

Class Mate Education Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Class Mate Education Limited is seeking a reliable School Administration Assistant to join a primary school office on a temp-to-perm basis. You will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, ensuring the office runs smoothly and professionally.

The role involves processing school dinner orders, answering calls, welcoming visitors, and supporting daily administrative tasks while maintaining accurate records. First aid duties may be required where trained.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Communicates confidently and professionally over the phone and face to face.
• Approachable, reliable and able to manage competing tasks.
• Can handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Has previous school office or administrative experience (desirable).
• Holds a relevant first aid qualification, or is willing to undertake training, if required.

Responsibilities

• Process school dinner orders and related administration.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Welcome visitors, manage enquiries and follow the school's visitor procedures.
• Support the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Carry out basic first aid duties where appropriately trained and authorised.

Job description

School Administration Assistant – Temp to Perm

£100–£110 per day | Full-time | 8:30am–4:00pm

Class Mate is recruiting a reliable and organised School Administration Assistant to join a primary school office. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate, offering the potential to secure a permanent position.

The successful candidate will help ensure the school office runs smoothly, providing a friendly and professional first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff.

The role

• Process school dinner orders and related administration.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Welcome visitors, manage enquiries and follow the school's visitor procedures.
• Support the day-to-day running of the school office.
• Assist with general administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Carry out basic first aid duties where appropriately trained and authorised.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Communicates confidently and professionally over the phone and face to face.
• Is approachable, reliable and able to manage competing tasks.
• Can handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Has previous school office or administrative experience (desirable).
• Holds a relevant first aid qualification, or is willing to undertake training, if required.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm.

Contract

Temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.