Administrative Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 to £120 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NEWHAM, LONDON |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Administrative Assistant - Primary School | Newham
Location: Newham, East London
Position: Administrative Assistant
Contract: Full-time / Term-time
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £110-£130 per day
Remedy Education are currently looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Newham, East London.
This is a busy front-office role where you will be supporting the day-to-day running of the school and acting as a key point of contact for parents, pupils, staff and visitors.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Providing general administrative support across the school office
Providing general administrative support across the school office
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Answering telephone calls, emails and parent enquiries
Answering telephone calls, emails and parent enquiries
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Maintaining accurate pupil and attendance records
Maintaining accurate pupil and attendance records
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Updating school databases and systems such as Arbor
Updating school databases and systems such as Arbor
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Using spreadsheets, Google systems and Microsoft Office
Using spreadsheets, Google systems and Microsoft Office
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Supporting with admissions, attendance and general school correspondence
Supporting with admissions, attendance and general school correspondence
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Greeting visitors and managing reception duties
Greeting visitors and managing reception duties
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Supporting senior leaders and the wider admin team where required
Supporting senior leaders and the wider admin team where required
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Handling confidential information in line with safeguarding and GDPR procedures
Handling confidential information in line with safeguarding and GDPR procedures
The ideal candidate will have:
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Previous administrative experience within a school or education setting
Previous administrative experience within a school or education setting
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Experience using Arbor or a similar school management system
Experience using Arbor or a similar school management system
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Strong IT skills, including spreadsheets and Google/Microsoft systems
Strong IT skills, including spreadsheets and Google/Microsoft systems
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A good understanding of pupil attendance procedures
A good understanding of pupil attendance procedures
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The ability to manage a busy workload and work well under pressure
The ability to manage a busy workload and work well under pressure
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A professional, friendly and approachable manner
A professional, friendly and approachable manner
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced School Administrator, Receptionist, Attendance Administrator or Office Assistant looking for a new role in Newham.
If you are interested and available, please apply today or contact Aaron at Remedy Education for more information.