Administration & Organisation Assistant

Cefn Saeson; Wales; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Neath is looking for a committed Administration & Organisation Assistant to support their busy team. This part-time role involves reception duties, general administration, and providing a professional service to staff and visitors. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, experience with IT systems, and a positive attitude. The position requires a strong commitment to safeguarding children's welfare, emphasizing a supportive and flexible team environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about working in a school environment.
• Good communicator and caring team member.
• Experience in using information management systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer telephone calls.
• Support staff and pupils with enquiries.
• HR Personnel Administration tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills including MS Office 365

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Job description

* Administration & Organisation Assistant# Administration & Organisation AssistantEmployerLocation: Neath, Neath Port TalbotContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Grade 4, SCP 5- 9Posted: 16th December 2025Start Date: 2nd February 2026Expires: 9th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 2nd February 2026Job ID: 1526401Job Reference: POSN1020146Start Date: 2nd February 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1526401* Share :**Administration & Organisation****Receptionist & General Administration****Reference**: POSN1020146**Start Date**: 2nd February 2026**Salary:** £19,414 to £20,682 (pro rata). **(subject to term time adjustment)**. T**he salary stated will be subject to a term time only adjustment for the commencement of employment outside of the start date of 1st September.**Part Time: 39 weeks. Hours: 32.50 (part time). Salary: Grade 4 SCP 5 - 9. Mon – Fri 8.00 am to 3.00 pm (includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch)The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join our busy administration team. This is a key role as the first point of contact for visitors, staff, and pupils, providing a professional, efficient, and welcoming service at the school’s front desk.About the RoleThis position is split across two areas of responsibility:• Reception: Acting as the school’s “front of house,” greeting visitors, answering telephone calls, and supporting staff and pupils with enquiries.• General Administration: Supporting the wider administration team with tasks such as:• HR Personnel Administration• Organisation of advertisements/refreshments• Headteachers PA• School Planning Coordination (alongside SLT)• Clerking of Pupil Disciplinary Committee meetings• General administrative dutiesThe Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who is:• Enthusiastic about working within a school environment• A good communicator and caring team member, who is flexible and approachable• Able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school• Capable of working under pressure, prioritising tasks, and maintaining confidentiality• Experienced in using information management systems, with strong IT skills including MS Office 365• Reliable, responsible, and able to work independently using initiative• Possessing a good sense of humour and a positive attitudeThe school and Neath Port Talbot Council are totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our school is equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (child’s list).Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.You may apply online.Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026Shortlisting date: Monday 12th January 2026Interview date: Thursday 22nd January 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Cefn Saeson Comprehensive SchoolPart of### Neath Port Talbot LA