Administrative Assistant

Reeson Education • Temporary • Ilford, Greater London, England, United Kingdom • £90 - £110 / day • 18h ago

Administrative Assistant (HR & Finance) - Ilford - September 2026 Start

Are you an organised, proactive administrator looking to build a career in HR and Finance?

A welcoming and well-run school in Ilford is looking to appoint a School Administrative Assistant to join their friendly office team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills who is looking to gain experience in HR and finance within a school. Previous school experience is welcomed but not essential.

School Administrative Assistant responsibilities:

Supporting HR administration and staff recruitment
Processing DBS checks, references and compliance paperwork
Maintaining accurate staff records and the Single Central Record
Assisting with payroll and finance administration
Processing purchase orders and invoices
Updating school databases and records
Communicating with staff, parents and external agencies
Providing day-to-day administrative support to the leadership team
Helping the school office run smoothly and efficiently

The successful School Administrative Assistant will have:

3-4 days per week
9.00am - 4.00pm
The legal right to work in the UK
An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one through Reeson Education)
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
A proactive, positive attitude
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Previous administration experience (HR, finance, recruitment or education experience would be an advantage but is not essential)

The school offers a supportive and welcoming environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, develop and grow your career. They are looking for someone who enjoys taking initiative, is highly organised and wants to make a real contribution to the day-to-day running of the school.

If you're looking for an exciting administration role where you can develop valuable HR and finance experience, we'd love to hear from you.

School Administrative Assistant (HR & Finance) - Ilford - September 2026 Start

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this excellent opportunity.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

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