School Administration Assistant

September 2026 Start (Potential to Start Earlier)

Be the Organised Heart of a Specialist School

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an experienced School Administration Assistant to join a specialist education setting in the Chippenham area.

This full-time opportunity is available from September 2026, with the possibility of an earlier start for the successful candidate.

We're seeking a highly organised and professional individual who has previous experience working within a busy school office and is ready to hit the ground running.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school, supporting staff, pupils, parents and visitors while maintaining the highest standards of administration.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building positive relationships and take pride in delivering excellent administrative support, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a School Administration Assistant, you'll provide essential support across the school's daily operations while ensuring accuracy, professionalism and confidentiality.

• Acting as the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors and external professionals.
• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and enquiries efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and updating school databases.
• Producing letters, reports, meeting minutes and general correspondence.
• Supporting attendance monitoring and recording information accurately.
• Assisting with admissions, enrolment documentation and pupil files.
• Ordering resources and maintaining office supplies.
• Scheduling meetings and managing calendars for members of staff.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures by handling confidential information appropriately.
• Providing administrative assistance to the wider leadership and teaching teams as required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a school or educational administration role.
• Excellent organisational skills with outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong IT knowledge, including Microsoft Office and school management systems where applicable.
• Confidence prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A welcoming, approachable and positive attitude.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Experience that enables you to hit the ground running from your first day.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
• A dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement.
• Access to exclusive long-term and permanent education vacancies.
• Free and discounted CPD courses to support your professional development.
• Pension contributions.
• Career progression opportunities within education.
• A straightforward registration process.
• Ongoing guidance from the UK's leading education recruitment specialist.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced School Administration Assistant looking for your next opportunity within specialist education from September 2026, with the potential to begin earlier, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya to discuss this exciting full-time opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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