Admin Assistant

Administration Assistant

Location:

Rotherham, S65

Salary: £95-£100 per day

Start date:

September 2026

Contract type:
Temp – direct school contract following 12 weeks successful temporary placement

Working hours:

Monday – Friday, term time only. 8:30am – 3:30pm.

We are delighted to be supporting a large, welcoming and well established primary school in central Rotherham in their search for an organised, approachable and proactive Administrative Assistant. This is a key front of house role at the heart of a vibrant school community.

As the first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors, you will provide a warm, professional reception service while delivering high‑quality administrative support across the school. You will work closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher, becoming an essential part of the day‑to‑day running of the school office.

• Friendly, supportive staff team
• Well resourced working environment
• Wonderful children and a positive, community focused atmosphere

• Experienced in a busy school office environment
• Confident and professional, with excellent communication skills
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
• IT proficient, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiar with school MIS systems such as Arbor (desirable – training provided)
• Able to interpret and analyse data
• Discreet and reliable, with a strong understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

• Support of an experienced team of specialist consultants and a dedicated consultant as your point of contact from start to finish
• Paid via PAYE only with an in‑house payroll team, no hidden deductions
• Access to over 30 free, high‑quality training courses
• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to exclusive opportunities via our partner schools
• Opportunity to gain permanent employment after 12 weeks with no barriers to our free temp‑perm offer to schools
• All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07 % statutory holiday pay

All candidates must adhere to our stringent vetting procedure, which includes face‑to‑face registration, professional references and an Enhanced DBS. Unique School Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Unique School Solutions is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Please note:

the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender’s Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.