Admin Assistant

Job Title: School Admin Assistant
Location: Grimsby

Are you organised, reliable, and confident working in a busy school environment? Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting a dedicated School Admin Assistant to work across a range of friendly and supportive schools in Grimsby, providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

About the Role

As a School Admin Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the school's administrative team, helping to maintain accurate records, manage communications, and provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for parents, pupils, staff, and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting the wider school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to the school office
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails, and directing enquiries appropriately
• Welcoming visitors, parents, and pupils in a professional and friendly manner
• Maintaining accurate pupil records, attendance registers, and other school documentation
• Assisting with the preparation of letters, reports, and other correspondence
• Supporting attendance monitoring and following up on pupil absences where required
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and maintaining organised filing systems
• Using school management systems and Microsoft Office applications to update records and process information
• Handling confidential information sensitively and in accordance with data protection requirements
• Supporting the wider school team with administrative tasks as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous administrative or office experience is desirable, ideally within a school or educational setting
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office and email
• A friendly, professional, and approachable manner
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential information
• Reliability, punctuality, and a proactive approach to work
• A valid enhanced DBS, or willingness to apply for one

Why Work Through Tradewind?

• Competitive hourly pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Support from a dedicated and experienced team of consultants
• Free training opportunities to develop your skills and support your career progression
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within an educational setting

How to Apply

If you are interested in this School Admin Assistant opportunity across Grimsby, please submit your CV as soon as possible.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.