Office Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

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Are you a committed and experienced data professional?

Are you passionate about working in a school setting where you can contribute to people's good future?

This role requires you to work from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday-Friday, as this is a full‑time position.

We have a variety of School Receptionist roles open in Newmarket (Cambridgeshire). This is a great opportunity to provide essential support to our client schools and become a key part of the local educational community.

• To provide reception and switchboard services on behalf of the school as well as general administrative support and clerical assistance as and when required
• To work, as part of a team of administrative assistants in the main office of the school
• To operate the school switchboard and to receive and deal with telephone enquiries from parents and the public, giving relevant assistance and information where required
• To produce a variety of materials; e.g. letters, booklets, spreadsheets, reports
• To undertake any such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time
• To ensure, if required, that all correspondence to and from the school is processed and delivered in a timely manner
• To assist the Office/Cover manager with daily cover helping with providing information to agency staff
• To promote and maintain the standards of the school's commitment to safeguarding children to be responsible for the order and appearance of Reception
• Keep visitors informed of any delays and developments
• To undertake any additional duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteacher

• Experience working in a school reception role
• Proficiency in MS Office and school management software including SIMS
• Have an organised, flexible, co‑operative approach to all work undertaken
• Eligibility to work in the UK - this is essential
• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of work
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours by mutual agreement

• 24/7 support from a dedicated consultant with experience of working in Education
• DBS support if required
• Support on the recruitment process with our client
• Many excellent school benefits
• Refer a Friend scheme with the opportunity to earn £300*

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the school.

If you are ready to make a real difference at your next school, don't wait - apply now! To apply for this position, please apply now or submit your CV via this site.