Are you an organised and proactive person with administrative experience within schools? A celebrated school in Barking is searching for an Administrative Assistant with a commitment to excellence. Job Overview Our client in Barking is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant starting in January or earlier. The school is a co-educational setting with an excellent reputation and strong community ethos. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office, providing efficient administrative support and ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors. The School in Barking The school consistently ranks high amongst offers, which is displayed in their creation of a vibrant and organised school environment. Staff cannot praise the school enough; they described the workplace as having ‘a strong sense of community and pride’ and that the school places ‘focus on staff wellbeing.’ They fosters well-rounded individuals through its personal, social, moral, spiritual and cultural (PSMSC) programme. The school office team goes above and beyond to create an efficient and welcoming environment for all staff, students, and visitors. The administrative team are a crucial part of running the school to the highest degree. So, they regularly coordinate professional development for the school office, ensuring smooth organisation and communication across the school. Administrative Assistant Experience and Qualifications Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general IT systems Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team Professional, friendly, and approachable manner Legal right to work in the UK Application To be considered for this Administrative Assistant position, please send your CV as soon as possible.