Admin Assistant

Come and Join Our Team! Admin Assistants - the two School Office Administrator roles are designed to work in partnership. While there will be some overlap in day-to-day duties to ensure flexibility and continuity of service, each role will have defined lead responsibilities. Full-time | Term Time Only (plus 4 inset days). Start date September 26. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, with some flexibility required. Term Time Only plus 4 inset days. Salary: Grade 4.4, £25,185 per annum FTE (Term Time only £21,294). Pay rise pending. Location: Drayton Community Primary School, near Abingdon, South Oxfordshire We are seeking two reliable, highly organised, and proactive individuals to join our friendly school team. These positions involve administrative duties within the school office with practical support for general upkeep of the school premises. The successful candidates will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the school, providing a warm welcome to pupils, parents, carers and visitors. About Us Drayton Community Primary School is a welcoming, one-form entry school situated just outside Abingdon in South Oxfordshire, with excellent transport links to the A34/M4, Oxford, Didcot, Wallingford and Wantage. We are proud of our strong community spirit, with an active parent group (FODSA), a dedicated team of staff, and children who are eager to learn and take pride in their achievements. What We Offer A supportive and ambitious leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth A dedicated office team that contributes to and supports all aspects of the school A creative, inclusive environment where your voice is listened to and valued A warm, purposeful school culture with high expectations and clear routines Children who are enthusiastic, kind, knowledgeable about nature and keen to learn more A 6-month induction programme with a mentor, as part of a structured probation period Key Responsibilities across both roles: Administrative Duties: Provide front-of-house reception services - greeting visitors, answering calls, handling enquiries (following confidentiality, safeguarding procedures and policies). Manage Health and Safety compliance, database management, keeping staff health and safety training records up to date and facilitating contractors working on site in liaison with the Office Manager. Purchasing and Invoicing. Assist, monitor and report on student attendance and absence. Ability to monitor email correspondence, ensuring timely dissemination of information and responding to inquiries as need to facilitate effective communication. Managing wraparound care bookings and organising trips/events using Arbor. SEN administration duties in liaison with the SENDCO. Assist with correspondence, photocopying, filing, and other general administrative tasks. Producing and circulating the school Newsletter. Maintaining our