Administrative Assistant

School Administrative Assistant

Apply by: 11th September 2026

Grade: 4, Point 7

Salary: £25,514

Contract: Full-time/ Permanent, 32.5 hours per week

Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Pathways School, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 9NH

Overview

Pathways School is a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health school for Years 1 to 11. We provide a full national curriculum with specialist adaptations. This role supports the smooth running of the school office and works closely with the Office Manager and Senior Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the running of the school office through a range of administrative duties.
• Answer telephone calls and greet visitors as the first point of contact.
• Manage office supplies, correspondence and document filing systems.
• Assist with school events and meetings, preparing materials and minutes.
• Provide administrative support to the Office Manager and Senior Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience within an educational setting.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Bromcom.
• Experience using database management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of Exams at Secondary Level/SATs systems and procedures desirable.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent ability to produce high-quality reports and correspondence to stakeholders.
• Ability to uphold the values of the trust and the standards and expectations of the organisation.

Desirable Traits

• Good numeracy, literacy, and ICT skills (GCSE Level 4 or equivalent in English and Maths desirable).
• Team player who builds good working relationships with colleagues.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and resilient with a good sense of humour.
• Committed to ongoing personal development.
• High aspirations in teaching and learning for all children and young people.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Access to a structured programme of professional development.
• Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.
• Access to staff benefits and discount schemes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible.

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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