Admin Assistant
Jotmans Hall Primary School, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RG9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
28 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time, part time: 28.75 hours per week Monday to Friday - 8:45am to 3:30pm (1 hour for lunch unpaid) term time only plus Staff Training Days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 4 Point 8-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our very busy office team. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral 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) and must demonstrate excellent ICT skills.
- Knowledge of SIMS is preferable (but not essential as training can be given) and previous experience of working within a school office would be an advantage.
- The environment is diverse and fast-changing so the ability to be organised and prioritise is essential.
- The role includes the provision of first aid and medical support and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a paediatric first aid qualification; training can be provided.
What the school offers its staff
At Jotmans Hall Primary School, we recognise the importance of supporting the wellbeing of our staff and creating a positive working environment where everyone feels valued.
Our staff benefits include:
Staff wellbeing package – access to 24/7 GP support, providing convenient access to medical advice whenever it is needed.
Spectacles voucher scheme – helping eligible staff with the cost of spectacles in accordance with the scheme’s terms and conditions.
A supportive working environment – a friendly school community where teamwork, collaboration and positive relationships are valued.
Opportunities for professional development – supporting staff to develop their skills, build confidence and progress in their careers.
We are committed to creating a workplace where staff feel supported, valued and able to thrive, recognising that a happy and motivated team makes a real difference to the lives and learning of our pupils.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Jotmans Hall Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 304 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@jotmanshall.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01268 755456
Jotmans Hall Primary School is a friendly, welcoming school in Benfleet, Essex, where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning and become confident, independent individuals. Our school values of Effort, Respect, Independence and Communication are at the heart of everything we do, shaping our approach to learning, relationships and personal development.
We are proud of our dedicated staff team and the strong sense of community that underpins school life. We strive to create a positive, supportive environment where collaboration, professional development and high-quality teaching are valued, and where staff are encouraged to share ideas, develop their practice and grow professionally. At Jotmans Hall, we believe that when staff feel supported and valued, they are best placed to inspire pupils and help every child achieve their potential.
Arranging a visit to Jotmans Hall Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@jotmanshall.essex.sch.uk.
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