Job Description

Administrative Assistant

LSA Scales 2 and 3 points 3-5 £24,796.00 - £25,989.00 FTE

4 days (26 hours) per week Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 3.30 pm for 39 weeks during term time (38 weeks plus non pupil days)

Required January 2026

Holy Family School are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, happy and caring person to work in our busy and friendly school office. The successful candidate will have a calm manner, be highly organised, motivated, and have excellent ICT skills. Experience of working in a school office and knowledge of online school systems e.g.Bromcom/SIMS will be a distinct advantage. You will be expected to prioritise your own workload and use your initiative and have the ability to work in an environment where there are regular interruptions!

You will provide pupil care and support the safeguarding and welfare of pupils including responsibility for first aid and will play a key role in supporting the operations of the school office, including reception duties, clerical, administrative support, maintenance of computerised and manual records, management information systems and communications.

The successful candidates will:

Be able to work as part of a team, as well as being able to show initiative.
Will be able to communicate with children, parents and staff effectively
Educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
Have previous experience working in a primary setting or other phase
Have excellent ICT skills with a willingness to learn
Be committed to making an impact on our children's education.
Have a flexible and cheerful outlook, be reliable and have a good sense of humour
We can offer you:

· A friendly, supportive and welcoming school.

· Hard-working and experienced teachers and support staff.

· The opportunity to develop your skills through regular CPD.

This is an exciting opportunity to actively contribute to our Holy Family. We would like our applicant to be someone who appreciates, values and actively supports the Catholic ethos of our school and demonstrate a willingness to participate in all aspects of school life.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange an appointment, and request an application pack, please contact Maxine Henderson (School Business Manager) on 01268 792231 or finance@holyfamily.essex.sch.uk. Applicants must use CES Catholic Education Service Forms.

Closing Date: 4pm Friday 28th November 2025

Interviews to be held Tuesday PM 9th December 2025
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, Staff Disqualification Disclosure, Medical Clearances and References.

This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English