Admin Assistant - Sheddingdean School

About Us

Sheddingdean is a diverse, one-form entry primary school situated in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. We have big aspirations for every individual. Inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do; and we are committed to enabling every child to succeed. We are looking for a passionate person to join our exceptional staffing team and help us in our quest. Someone who can bring positive thinking, creativity and commitment to their role.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 3 NJC £12.85 - £13.05 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, term time only

Working Pattern: 30 hours a week, hours to be agreed to cover the core of the office day (we will consider less hours for the right applicant)

Location: Sheddingdean CP School

Interviews: 19th or 20th August 2026

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Provide a professional and welcoming first point of contact for parents, visitors, and pupils
• Manage telephone calls, emails, and general enquiries efficiently
• Carry out a range of administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and record keeping
• Support attendance monitoring and pupil records in line with school procedures
• Assist with admissions, transitions, and general school communications
• Work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure smooth daily operations
• Prioritise tasks effectively while working under pressure in a busy environment
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding policies at all times
• Administer First Aid and keeping records inline with school policies.

Further Information

Sheddingdean School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.

Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).

Once complete please return this to

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to contact us.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

Pleas do not select the'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.

Reference

The reference number for this role is SCHO02867.