Administrative Assistant

Thundersley Primary School, Benfleet
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Job Ref No. ECC3835-61S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 pt 5-6
Position Start Date: 23/02/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 26/01/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: TBC  

Job Description

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We are seeking to appoint, an efficient administrative assistant with excellent communication, administration and IT skills to be part of our very busy school office team.

The successful candidate will:-

· Undertake reception and telephone duties, answering enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and the general public in a calm and professional manner;

· Provide secretarial, clerical and word processing support ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times;

· Provide administrative support, e.g. photocopying, typing and collation of pupils files;

· Administer first aid (a first aid certificate is desirable but training can be provided);

· Assist with pupil records, including attendance registers;

· Have achieved GCSE English & Maths Level 4 / Grade C or above, or equivalent.

We offer a warm, welcoming, happy place to work in a school which is at the heart of the local community. Thundersley Primary is a member of Robus Multi Academy Trust whose mission is to be stronger together in the pursuit of excellence.

Visits to our school are warmly welcome and encouraged. Please contact Ann Waumsley, Office Manager, for an appointment or a telephone discussion.

Hours -

Monday 8:00am - 13:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 13:00pm

Friday 8:00am - 13:00pm

Total weekly hours - 15 hours

Term time only + 5 INSET days

Thundersley Primary School is committed to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children and this position will require enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Start date: 23rd February 2026

Closing date: 12pm 26th January 2026

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Emma Dawson
Hart Road
Thundersley, Benfleet
Essex, SS7 3PT
Telephone: 01268 793251
Email: admin@thundersley.essex.sch.uk

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