Administrative Assistant

Sherford Vale School & Nursery · Sherford, South West

Administrative Assistant at Sherford Vale School & Nursery, based in Sherford, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Sherford, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
2 Nov 2026
Sector
Administrator

Reference 5e81aeecf7a1d70a5b4adb67b7ee4ace1da249e3

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our busy Administration team.

Post hours 35 hours per week for 39 weeks per year.

As our main contact on the Reception Desk you will be the face of Sherford Vale School and Nursery taking calls, dealing with visitors face-to-face, and providing high level administrative support as part of the wider Administration team.

The ideal applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking, a multi-tasker and extremely well organised. We are looking for candidates who have professional and excellent communication skills (oral and written), a clear telephone manner, proven computer skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Applicants must be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children, have positive relationships with Parents/Carers.

The successful candidate will:

  • be an outstanding communicator
  • understand the need for confidentiality
  • have experience or a good working knowledge of working within a primary school
  • have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners
  • be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the trust's future success
  • be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team
  • be a life-long learner and an inspiration to others.

Reference: 5e81aeecf7a1d70a5b4adb67b7ee4ace1da249e3 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 2 Nov 2026 · Listed via Sherford Vale School & Nursery

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