Admin Assistant – Preston.

Location:

Preston (PR2) – Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£15.55 – £18.60 per hour + PAYE, Referral Bonus

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

asap

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Education & Training Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Teaching & Teaching Support – School & Pre-School

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

132996196

Posted On:

18 May 2026

Urgent Admin Assistant – Preston

Are you a proactive, “hands-on” administrator looking for a rewarding part-time role? We are currently looking for a School Admin Assistant to join a highly regarded, secondary school in the Preston area This role is set to start immediately after the upcoming half-term break, making it the perfect time for a fresh start.

The Role at a Glance:

* Hours: Monday – Friday, 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Perfect for work-life balance!).
* Start Date: Post-half-term (June 2026).
* The System: The school uses Arbor. If you’ve used it before, great! If not, don’t worry-it’s very user-friendly

Responsibilities:

* Act as the first point of contact for the school, answering phones and welcoming visitors with a professional manner.
* Manage daily administrative tasks using the Arbor system, including data entry and pupil records.
* Collaborate with the wider office team to organise resources and handle daily post/emails.
* Liaise with teachers, support staff, and school leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
* Work closely with other administration staff to manage student attendance and sign-in procedures.
* Monitor and track administrative requests, supporting the office team on a flexible basis.
* Provide minor student-facing support in the main office, helping with enquiries with a friendly approach.

Essential requirements:

* Experience working within an office environment (school experience is a plus but not essential).
* Be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
* Ability to engage with, and build rapport with both visitors and young people.
* Be proactive, flexible, and forward-thinking in your administrative supporting style.
* Basic IT literacy and confidence learning school database systems (like Arbor).
* Strong communication and team-player attitude.

Associated Benefits:

* Local parking.
* Public Transport nearby.
* Competitive daily pay rate.
* Weekly pay.
* Support from an exciting network of local schools.
* Access to free CPD.
* Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Education recruitment.
* CV and application support.
* Discounts.
* Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of GBP300 love 2 shop vouchers.

Whether you have years of school experience or are familiar with the sector and looking to return, your confidence and “can-do” attitude are what matters most.

Would you like to be considered? Please reply with your updated CV to Jessica at # or Apply directly now for more information.

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