Administrative Assistant at Wiltshire Career Site

Warminster, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

24413.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Reception, Communication, Administrative Support, Clerical Support, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Event Organization, Mail Management, Confidentiality, Liaison, Safeguarding Procedures, Word Processing, Filing, Photocopying, Email Management, Telephone Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: Grade B, £12.65 per hour, £24,413 per annum/pro rata Hours: 16¼ hours per week (8:30am-11:45am), term time only, fixed term until July 2026 Contract type: Permanent All about the role: The Administrative Assistant role is central to school life and highly valued. You will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents, providing a welcoming and professional reception. You will support the smooth running of the school by undertaking a wide variety of administrative and secretarial tasks. Key responsibilities include: · Welcome and direct visitors, ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times · Answer telephone and email enquiries, responding professionally and efficiently · Provide general administrative and clerical support, including word processing, filing, photocopying and data entry · Manage incoming and outgoing mail · Maintain accurate records and update school systems as required · Support the organisation of school events, meetings, and trips · Assist with the administration of school communications, newsletters, and notices · Liaise with staff, parents, governors, and external agencies · Handle confidential information in line with school policies · Assist with other duties as reasonably required by the Headteacher or School Business Manager Find out more and apply: Please visit our school website www.sambourne.wilts.sch.uk We encourage visits to our school, if you would like any more information please call the school office on 01985 212458 or email personnel@sambourne.wilts.sch.uk Closing date: Friday, 17th October 2025 at 12 noon Interview date: TBC Start date: TBC Sambourne CE VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant will be the first point of contact for visitors and parents, ensuring a welcoming and professional reception. They will support the smooth running of the school by undertaking a variety of administrative and secretarial tasks.