School Admin Assistant

Willowbrook Primary School, Brentwood
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Job Ref No. ECC2918-100 Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 (point 5-6) plus outer fringe
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 24/08/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC  

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We are looking to appoint an experienced Administrative Assistant to work in our busy school office. To work 32.5 hours per week (5 days a week 8.30am to 3.30pm with 30 minute lunch break. Term time plus non pupil days and 2 weeks. Paid on Scale 3 (point 5-6) plus outer fringe (is £25,989 pa + £729 pa pro-rata is approximately £21,110 per annum).

Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience of BROMCOM being advantageous. They should possess excellent administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively on their own initiative. Previous experience working within a school environment would be beneficial. Experience in banking or financial administration, together with strong IT skills, would be highly desirable.

We are seeking a calm, organised, methodical and flexible individual to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and operational duties, including reception, clerical and finance tasks and general school administration. The role also encompasses supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN) administration, IT coordination, school policies, governor administration and premises management, including health and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently while contributing positively to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any appointment is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Due to the number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted once the advertisement has closed.

Information about the School

Willowbrook is a wonderful place to work; it is a supportive and happy school. The lovely, well-resourced Eco-friendly building is pretty good too. We have children from a wide range of backgrounds, with a range of individual needs, who are well behaved and enthusiastic.

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

Tracy Smart
Rosen Crescent
Hutton, Brentwood
Essex, CM13 2TU
Telephone: 01277 214662
Email: finance@willowbrook.essex.sch.uk

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