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Receptionist / Admin Assistant - Part Time (Mondays and Tuesdays)
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our friendly, busy and dedicated office team as soon as possible after the successful completion of the recruitment process.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to communicate with parents, children and colleagues in a positive and helpful way.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required together with a calm, positive and professional approach.
Applicants should be computer literate (Microsoft Office & Google) and must demonstrateconfidentICT skills.
Knowledge of SIMS is preferable and previous experience of working within a school office environment would be an advantage.
The ability to be flexible, organised and prioritise is essential. As is the ability to work well under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a paediatric first aid qualification, training will be provided, and will need to beconfident in taking a significant lead with first aid and medical needs within the school.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged; we can be flexible with times, please contact the school office to make an appointment. Please see our website for further details about the school.
Information about the School
South Benfleet Primary School is a well-established, successful school which celebrated its 100th brithday in April 2026! Many of our parents and grandparents were educated here and although teaching methods and curriculum content have changed over the years, our ethos hasn't. We take great pride in our reputation for being 'a friendly, caring, family school’. We have well behaved and engaged learners with great parental support.
The school has over 400 children on roll. We are a 2 form entry school with 14 classes and a total staff of over 60. We have no mixed age classes. We are located in the heart of South Benfleet with good access to local shops and transport links.