Administrative Assistant

Job . ECC
3835-61S | Position Type:
Administration | Pay Range:
Scale 3 pt 5-6

Position

Start Date:

23/02/2026 | Contract Type:
Part-time | Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 26/01/2026 | Midday Date of Interviews: TBC

We are seeking to appoint an efficient administrative assistant with excellent communication, administration and IT skills to be part of our very busy school office team.

• Undertake reception and telephone duties, answering enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and the general public in a calm and professional manner.
• Provide secretarial, clerical and word‑processing support ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times.
• Provide administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing and collation of pupils’ files.
• Administer first aid (a first aid certificate is desirable but training can be provided).
• Assist with pupil records, including attendance registers.

• Achieved GCSE English & Maths Level 4 / Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Have enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
• Commitment to safeguarding, protection and welfare of children.

We offer a warm, welcoming, happy place to work in a school which is at the heart of the local community. Thundersley Primary is a member of Robus Multi Academy Trust whose mission is to be stronger together in the pursuit of excellence.

Visits to our school are warmly welcome and encouraged. Please contact Ann Waumsley, Office Manager, for an appointment or a telephone discussion.

Monday 8:00am – 13:00pm

Friday 8:00am – 13:00pm

Total weekly hours – 15 hours

Term time only + 5 INSET days

Start date:

23rd February 2026

Closing date: 12pm 26th January 2026

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.