Office Assistant

Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Colchester is seeking an Office Assistant to provide general administrative support within the college. The successful candidate will need to be customer-focused and efficient, capable of maintaining accuracy in their work while supporting the front desk operations as needed. This part-time role involves working 30 hours per week during term time, with a pay range of £17,783 to £18,308 depending on service length. A commitment to safeguarding children and young people is essential.

Qualifications

• Efficient in administrative processes and customer interactions.
• Ability to provide general administrative support to the college community.
• Experience in delivering a friendly reception service.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the college.
• Support reception service and first aid when required.
• Maintain efficient office operations during part-time hours.

Skills

Customer-focused

Efficient

Ability to work accurately

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC5466-438S position type: Administration, pay range: Scale 3 (point 5–6).

Position start date: Immediate. Contract type: Part‑time, contract term: Permanent.

Application close: 06/01/2026 at midday. Date of interviews: 14th January 2026.

We are looking to appoint an Office Assistant to join our busy team of staff committed to supporting our college. The successful candidate will need to be efficient, customer‑focused and able to work accurately, by providing general administrative support to the whole college community. They will also support the provision of a friendly and efficient reception service for the college as and when required and provide back‑up first aid.

Hours of work will be part‑time 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year plus five staff training days, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm with a half‑hour lunch break.

The pay band for the role is Scale 3 (Point 5 to 6), and the actual salary for the role will be £17,783.10–£18,065.32 (under 5 years continuous service) and £18,021.80–£18,307.80 (over 5 years continuous service).

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all staff to share that commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications will only be accepted on the college application form, which can be downloaded from our website, and should be emailed to Mrs Catherine Simonelli, HR Administrator, at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Interviews may be held prior to the advertised closing date, so you are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further details about the college, please visit our website: www.stbenedicts.essex.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026 at midday and interviews will be held on Wednesday 14th 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.

Mrs Catherine Simonelli
Norman Way, Colchester
Essex, CO3 3US
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]