School Admin Assistant, Temp to perm, full-time from September 2026

We are seeking an organised and proactive  School Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of a busy school office. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of administrative functions while providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors.

School Admin Assistant Duties:

• Provide general administrative support to the school office
• Act as a first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external agencies
• Manage phone calls, emails, and correspondence
• Maintain and update student records and school databases
• Assist with attendance tracking and reporting
• Support the organisation of school events, meetings, and trips
• Handle filing, photocopying, and document preparation
• Support senior staff and teachers with administrative tasks
• Ensure compliance with school policies and procedures

School Admin Assistant Requirements:

• Previous administrative experience (school experience desirable)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional, friendly, and approachable manner

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!