School Administrator

I am recruiting for an Administrative Assistant for a school in Erith. This is a temporary assignment (with a view to permanent for the right applicant) • Annual Salary : £16.10 - £16.70 per our • Location : Erith, Kent • Job Type : Part-time, Term-time only (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 2:00pm) We are seeking a friendly, organised, and highly motivated Administrative Assistant to join our busy school office team at our Primary School. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy environment and has a passion for providing excellent administrative support. Day-to-day of the role: • Serve as the front of house, offering a welcoming and professional service to pupils, parents, staff, visitors, and external agencies. • Support the smooth operation of the school office, including attendance administration and maintenance of pupil records. • Assist with SEND administration and support communication systems. • Undertake a variety of general administrative duties. • Support the school’s financial processes, including purchasing, procurement, obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Excellent organisational and communication skills. • Ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment. • Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office. • Excellent attention to detail. • Flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Experience in administration and customer service, preferably within a school environment. • Knowledge of school systems such as Bromcom is advantageous. • Command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of job requirements, as per the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The successful candidate will be required to complete Whole School Recruitment vetting which includes an Enhanced DBS, Reference references and safeguarding / prevent and allergy Ilearns