Administration Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.89 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | BN12 4PN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kamelia Kids Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job description
The Administrative Assistant supports the administration of the nursery. They will be one of the first points of contact for new and existing parents and carers, providing high quality customer service, including liaising with professionals and colleagues. Working as part of a team, they will contribute to the overall nursery operation, having strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently, including using management software packages.
Kamelia Kids is a not-for-profit charity with an inclusive environment for all children. We are passionate about offering a nurturing, caring and stimulating learning experience, with a particular focus on outdoor learning (with 7 gardens and a Beach Hut!). We are just as passionate about training our staff and helping you to progress your career.
A clear enhanced DBS check is required and two satisfactory references before any appointment can be confirmed.
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively.
Ability to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format, with attention to detail.
Sound understanding of Safeguarding.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are essential to effectively liaise and work with nursery team, parents/carers & professionals.
Positive attitude and ability to manage change effectively.
Ability to work with and communicate with others to encourage their involvement.
Commitment to and understanding of diversity and equality.
Ability to work autonomously, supervising and responding to needs of the team as required to deliver exacting standards.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.89 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Transport links
Schedule:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Administrative Assistant supports the administration of the nursery. They will be one of the first points of contact for new and existing parents and carers, providing high quality customer service, including liaising with professionals and colleagues. Working as part of a team, they will contribute to the overall nursery operation, having strong organisational skills, and the ability to handle administrative tasks efficiently, including using management software packages.
Kamelia Kids is a not-for-profit charity with an inclusive environment for all children. We are passionate about offering a nurturing, caring and stimulating learning experience, with a particular focus on outdoor learning (with 7 gardens and a Beach Hut!). We are just as passionate about training our staff and helping you to progress your career.
A clear enhanced DBS check is required and two satisfactory references before any appointment can be confirmed.
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively.
Ability to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format, with attention to detail.
Sound understanding of Safeguarding.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are essential to effectively liaise and work with nursery team, parents/carers & professionals.
Positive attitude and ability to manage change effectively.
Ability to work with and communicate with others to encourage their involvement.
Commitment to and understanding of diversity and equality.
Ability to work autonomously, supervising and responding to needs of the team as required to deliver exacting standards.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£12.89 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Transport links
Schedule:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
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