School Operations Assistant

School Operations Assistant
Location: Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: £16 – £20 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Plus (or Full Year Considered)
Start Date: September 2026
School Operations AssistantA welcoming and well-established school in Tower Hamlets is seeking an experienced and proactive School Operations Assistant to join their team from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled school administrator who enjoys a varied role and can confidently support the day-to-day operations of a busy school. The successful candidate will be an all-rounder, providing administrative support across a range of departments including school administration, attendance, finance and HR.
The school is looking for someone with previous school-based experience and strong working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor and Bromcom.
The RoleAs a School Operations Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the school’s administrative functions. No two days will be the same, and you will be expected to support multiple areas of the school whilst delivering a high standard of customer service to staff, pupils and parents.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the school office.
• Manage and monitor pupil attendance and maintain accurate attendance records.
• Support attendance procedures, including follow-up communication with parents and carers.
• Assist with finance administration, including processing invoices, purchase orders and maintaining financial records.
• Provide HR administrative support, including maintaining personnel files, DBS records and recruitment documentation.
• Support the onboarding process for new staff.
• Manage school databases and ensure records are kept up to date.
• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Support senior leaders with operational and administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding procedures and data protection requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a school administration or school operations role.
• Strong working knowledge of SIMS, Arbor and Bromcom.
• Experience supporting attendance, HR and finance functions within a school environment.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Friendly and collaborative staff team.
• Opportunity to work across multiple operational areas of the school.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Excellent transport links across Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £16 – £20 per hour
• September 2026 start
• Full-time opportunity
• Long-term position with potential for a permanent contract
• Weekly pay

If you have experience working in a school office and are confident using SIMS, Arbor and Bromcom, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting School Operations Assistant opportunity in Tower Hamlets.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary to Permanent
Pay: £16.00 – £20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person, Tower Hamlets, East London