Office Admin Assistant - Wandsworth - March Start

Office Admin Assistant

Wandsworth

£20,987.13 - £21,452.21

Full Time, Permanent

March 2025

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Office Assistant to work as part of our administration team in our busy office environment. This varied role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to learn all aspects within the department, developing their knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will have experience or training within an administrative role and should have excellent communication and organisational skills. It is important that you have a warm, caring and professional manner at all times, as you will be dealing face to face with parents and carers on a daily basis. This opportunity provides the potential to grow and develop new skills. The new Office Assistant will work closely with the Office Manager to ensure the smooth running of all administrative roles within the school.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of schools systems is desirable
• Experience or training in a busy environment
• Flexible and adaptable to suit the needs and requirements of the office manager and leadership team
• Able to remain professional when handling confidential material
• An excellent communicator with both parents, children and staff
• In possession of A-C in Maths and English in GCSE or equivalent.
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding of children
• Confident with the use of Microsoft Office and ideally some experience of updating and maintaining website content
• Passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare.

Professional Experience:

• Experience of working in an educational environment
• Experience of working in a school office
• Experience in working in a Primary school environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• ICT skills – Competent in using Microsoft Excel & Word
• ICT skills - Familiarity with SIMS, Parentpay, WisePay , PowerPoint and other packages
• Effective and clear communication skills
• Good administration skills.
• Able to work to deadlines, use own initiative and keep line manager appraised.

Personal attributes:

• Pleasant and welcoming manner.
• Excellent time keeping and pattern of attendance.
• Personal integrity and loyalty, remaining confidential at all times
• Ability to use initiative

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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