Admin Assistant

Essex; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - GBP 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Hadleigh is seeking a dedicated Office Admin Assistant to join their supportive administration team. This part-time role requires 37 hours per week during term time, providing vital support to staff, students, and parents. Ideal candidates will have administrative experience in an educational environment and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. The role emphasizes a passion for child development and aims to contribute positively to the school community. A commitment to safeguarding students is essential.

Benefits

Professional development support

Welcoming community

Creative approach to curriculum

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role within a school setting.
• Strong commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient service supporting the administrative team.
• Engage in the full life of the school.
• Contribute to children's development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Personal drive

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC5251-125S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: 21392.77 - 21732.27

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 23/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

Job Vacancy: Office Admin Assistant - 37 hours per week - Term time only

We are currently seeking to appoint a hard-working, enthusiastic and dynamic Reception/Admin Assistant to join our well established and supportive administration team.

The ideal candidate will have some experience working in an administrative role within a school setting. As a Receptionist/Admin Assistant, you will provide an efficient and effective service supporting the administrative team, school staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

The working hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks per year).

If you feel that this role could be for you, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Successful candidates will demonstrate:
• a passion for child development;
• a dynamic approach;
• the ability to engage in the full life of the school;
• personal drive and determination to deliver the best standards for the school;
• high level team skills and positivity;
• excellent communication, interpersonal and administrative skills;
• a strong commitment to, and ownership of, professional development.

Hadleigh Junior School offers

• a welcoming, caring community environment, in which to learn and develop;
• a strong vision, driven by values and principles adopted by all stakeholders;
• a commitment to deliver continuous improvement and inspiration for our learners;
• a school that highly values a creative approach to the curriculum, leading to mastery and greater depth levels of learning and understanding;
• a strong team ethos;
• high levels of professional support and development.

To more fully understand what our school offers and the direction in which we are heading please refer to our website.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01702 558619 or email [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

Hadleigh Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact [e-mail]

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.

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