School Office Assistant

Riverbridge Primary School; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a term-time School Office Assistant to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will possess strong English and ICT skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality. The role offers part-time hours, Monday to Friday, and requires personal and emotional resilience. Pay Grade 4 offers an FTE salary of £24,275, with an actual salary of £11,602.

Qualifications

• Good level of written and spoken English, numerate, calm, courteous, and able to work under pressure.
• Good ICT skills.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and all stakeholders.
• Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment.
• Able to maintain records and pupil files.
• Able to work effectively with adult team members and maintain confidentiality.
• High level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Lots of patience.
• Capacity to be flexible.
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals.

Responsibilities

• Join the friendly, dedicated team as an Office Assistant.
• Assist with the organisation of the learning environment.
• Maintain records and pupil files.

Skills

Good level of written and spoken English

Good ICT skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to plan and prioritise tasks

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Personal and emotional resilience

Flexibility

Initiative

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School Office Assistant, Staines-upon-Thames

Client: Riverbridge Primary School

Location: Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 790d0f0bd046

Job Views: 14

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are looking to recruit a term-time Office Assistant to join our friendly, dedicated team, Monday - Friday 8.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Riverbridge Primary School is a three-form entry school which enjoys a diverse catchment, a vibrant community and a strong team spirit committed to ensuring the provision is right for every child. Riverbridge is part of the Lumen Learning Trust, a successful local multi-academy trust, and benefits greatly from collaborative working across the schools. Professional development is central to our ethos, and the successful candidate will gain from a wide range of in-house and external learning opportunities. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team.

In particular, we require someone who has:

• Good level of written and spoken English, numerate, calm, courteous, and able to work under pressure.
• Good ICT skills.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to plan and prioritise regular and irregular tasks.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils, staff, and all stakeholders.
• Able to assist with the organisation of the learning environment.
• Able to maintain records and pupil files.
• Able to work effectively with adult team members and maintain confidentiality.
• High level of personal and emotional resilience.
• Lots of patience.
• Capacity to be flexible.
• Ability and confidence to use initiative whilst respecting advice from professionals.

To apply for this position, please complete an application form.

Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025

Interviews will be held on: 11th September 2025. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

Salary: Pay Grade 4, FTE salary £24,275; Actual salary £11,602

Safeguarding Statement:

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If appointed, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. You must declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, or final warnings which are not protected, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). You must also disclose any pending criminal proceedings or police investigations, including those related to other employment or outside work. Having a criminal record does not necessarily prevent employment; it depends on the nature and relevance of the offence(s). Failure to declare relevant information may jeopardize employment. All information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with data protection legislation.

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Under safer recruitment practices, CVs or letters in place of completed application forms are not accepted.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.