Admin Assistant

Job Introduction

Admin Assistant

Closing date: Wednesday 15th April 2026 at midday

Job Start Date: TBC 

Contract: Temporary

Salary Details: Grade C

Contract/Hours 20 hours per week, Term Time (Flexible hours considered)   

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm

Location of Role: Ecchinswell and Sydmonton CE Primary School

Job/Person Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our small, friendly school. You will be the first point of contact for visitors to the school office as well as carrying out a variety of office related tasks and implementing and maintaining a range of administrative systems.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has excellent communication skills as you will be the initial face of the school to all visitors
• Is able to manage the demands of a school office 
• Deal efficiently and effectively with telephone queries and emails
• Be able to ensure the smooth running of the school office
• Can prioritise effectively under pressure 
• Is confident in using ICT, Word and Excel
• Has achieved a Grade C or above in English and Maths GCSE or equivalent 

The role will include:

• Providing administrative support for the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team where required
• Assisting staff and parents with the information and support that they need
• Updating manual and computerised record/information systems
• Producing a school newsletter, keeping parents up to date with all that is happening at the school
• Acting as the school administration for after school clubs

Application Procedure

Please call the school office on 01635 298288 for an application form and further information about our school.

Applications close on Wednesday 15th April 2026 at midday. 

Please send completed application forms to headteacher@ecchinswellsydmonton.hants.sch.uk

We reserve the right to hold interviews whilst the advert is still current. We also reserve the right to close the advert earlier if required. 

Please be aware that all applicants will be subject to an online search.

Safer Recruitment

Ecchinswell and Sydmonton CE Primary School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.