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Administration Assistant (Part-Time)
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JP
Starting September 2025
15 hours per week
Working Pattern 08:00am – 16:00 pm, 2 days per week (M/T or Th/F)
38.4 weeks term time only
ElmWey Pay 5 £26,777-£28,686 (FTE)
Actual Salary £9,450-10,124 per annum
We are seeking a reliable, organised, and detail-oriented School Administrative Assistant to join our team at Heathside Walton-on-Thames. The ideal candidate will provide essential clerical and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the school office. You’ll be the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, playing a key role in fostering a welcoming and well-managed school environment.
Duties will include:
•Lead reception duties and responding to visitors, students and telephone enquiries, including first aid and general admin.
•Responding to school and department reprographics requests including photocopying, printing and laminating teaching resources and exam materials
•Support teachers and staff with general administrative tasks
•Prepare correspondence, reports, and other documents
•To order, receive deliveries and maintain stocks of stationery, accurately recording and reporting to Finance problems with deliveries.
The role would suit an experienced receptionist & administrative professional and candidates must possess:
•strong communication and interpersonal skills, being able to demonstrate a warm yet professional approach
•be confident, enthusiastic, flexible and a strong team player
•show initiative and be prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ when necessary
•be organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload with excellent numeracy and IT skills
In return we offer:
•A supportive and values-led community where every staff member is integral to our collective success
•A vibrant and collaborative team
•A school where wellbeing is a core component of our everyday practice
•Excellent professional development opportunities
•Local Government Pension Scheme, including generous employer contributions.
•Free on-site parking
•Discounts at retailers, a cycle to work scheme and a free flu vaccination
Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at midday
Interviews: w/c Monday 9th June 2025
Applications will be considered as they are received. We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, online checks and Enhanced DBS disclosure with Children’s Barred List check. Committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.