Administration Assistant - Blackpool - Full Time - October Start

Administration Assistant - Blackpool - Full Time - October Start

£16 per hour | Blackpool | Full Time | October Start | Until End of Autumn Term

Humly are recruiting an organised and personable Administration Assistant to join a friendly school office team in Blackpool. This full-time school administration role starts in October and is expected to run until the end of the Autumn term, with the potential to continue into the new year.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who enjoys working in a busy school environment. You will provide day-to-day administrative support, help manage front-of-house reception duties and ensure the school office runs smoothly for staff, pupils, parents and visitors.

Role Details

• Job Title: Administration Assistant

• Location: Blackpool

• Pay: £16 per hour

• Hours: Full time

• Start Date: October 2026

• Duration: Until the end of the Autumn term, with potential to extend into the new year

• Setting: School office

• Role Type: Temporary school administration cover

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing general administrative support to the school office

• Welcoming parents, visitors and other guests in a friendly and professional manner

• Handling incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries to the right person

• Supporting front-of-house reception duties and helping maintain an organised office

• Responding to general enquiries from parents, staff and visitors

• Maintaining accurate records and completing routine administrative tasks

• Supporting the wider school team with day-to-day office duties

• Helping ensure the school office operates efficiently and professionally

• Handling information sensitively and maintaining confidentiality

• Building positive working relationships with school staff and the wider school community

You'll Be a Good Fit If You...

• Have previous experience in administration, reception or an office-based role

• Are organised, reliable and comfortable managing a range of tasks

• Have strong verbal and written communication skills

• Feel confident answering telephone calls and dealing with enquiries

• Can welcome visitors and communicate professionally with parents and staff

• Have good attention to detail and can maintain accurate records

• Understand the importance of confidentiality when handling school information

• Can work well as part of a team in a busy school environment

• Are available for full-time work from October

• Can adapt to changing priorities and support the smooth running of the school office