School Administrative Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Leyland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a proactive School Administrative Assistant in Leyland. This role is crucial for the smooth operation of administrative functions, supporting staff and students in a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess excellent organisational and communication skills, with a caring approach to interactions. Opportunities for professional development and the potential for permanent placement are offered.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Potential for permanent role

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school administrative role or similar office environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact at the school's reception.
• Handle general administrative tasks including photocopying and filing.
• Support the leadership team with scheduling meetings and appointments.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Tools

MS Office

SIMS

Job description

Job Title: School Administrative Assistant (Temp to Perm)

Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Salary: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate School Administrative Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Leyland. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of the school's administrative functions, supporting both staff and students in a nurturing environment tailored for young people aged 10–19 with diverse educational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact at the school's reception, managing telephone and face-to-face enquiries with professionalism and empathy.
• Handle general administrative tasks, including photocopying, filing, emailing, and completing routine forms.
• Word process school documentation, such as letters, reports, and schedules.
• Accurately input information into databases and maintain both manual and computerized records.
• Sort and distribute internal and external mail.
• Assist with basic bookkeeping, including collecting monies and recording funds for school-related activities.
• Support the leadership team with scheduling meetings, appointments, and other operational tasks.

About You:

• Previous experience in a school administrative role or similar office environment.
• Proficient in IT, including MS Office and school management software (experience with SIMS is advantageous).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A caring and empathetic approach when interacting with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Potential for the role to become permanent after the initial temporary period.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

If you are interested in this position, please click apply now and we will be contact within the next 48 hours to discuss next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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