School Reception & Admin Assistant

Coombe House School; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aurora Academies Advantage

Professional development opportunities

Multi-academy trust membership

Job summary

Heron Park Primary Academy is seeking an Administrative Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis. The role involves welcoming visitors and delivering efficient reception services, while handling safeguarding administration and coordinating school communications.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Maths/English, NVQ level 2/3 or willingness to pursue, and strong organisational and communication skills in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) essential.
• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in relevant discipline or willingness to work towards desirable.
• Ability to communicate clearly with pupils, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and welcoming reception service.
• Safeguarding administration of visitors.
• Be first point of contact with school community.
• Support safeguarding and administrative tasks as part of the team.
• Maintain orderly reception and administrative records.

Skills

Reception experience

Warm and friendly manner

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths and English (4-9)

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent (or willing to work towards)

Tools

School MIS systems

Job description

Heron Park Primary Academy is seeking an Administrative Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis. The role involves welcoming visitors and delivering efficient reception services, while handling safeguarding administration and coordinating school communications.

The successful candidate will have GCSEs in Maths/English, NVQ level 2/3 or willingness to pursue, and strong organisational and communication skills in a busy school setting.