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Central Services Support Assistant – Education – Colchester | Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking an organised and proactive Central Services Support Assistant, School Administrator, Education Administrator, Office Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Finance Administrator, Reception Administrator, Administrative Assistant, or School Office Administrator to join a welcoming education organisation based in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop their career within the education sector while supporting the day-to-day operations of a specialist SEND organisation.

You will work closely with senior leaders and central services to provide high-quality administrative, financial, and business support, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation. The role offers a varied workload, including finance administration, purchase orders, invoice processing, reception duties, record management, meeting administration, and supporting wider outreach and project activities.

If you are an experienced School Administrator, Office Administrator, Business Support Officer, Administrative Assistant, Finance Assistant, Receptionist, Office Coordinator, School Receptionist, Education Administrator, or Customer Service Administrator, we would love to hear from you.

You will have opportunities for professional development while supporting a busy education office through:

Financial administration including purchase orders, invoices and payments
Front of house reception and visitor management
General office administration and document management
Meeting coordination and minute taking
Supporting outreach, project administration and data tracking
Maintaining confidential records and ensuring GDPR compliance
Providing excellent customer service to staff, parents, visitors and external professionals
As a Central Services Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient running of the organisation. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders, finance teams, school staff and external agencies to ensure high standards of administration, communication and operational support are maintained.

Central Services Support Assistant – Education – Colchester

Position: Central Services Support Assistant

Location: Colchester

Salary Scale: £130–£140 per day

Contract Type: Full-time | Fixed-Term

Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality administrative support across central services
Process purchase orders, invoices, payments and financial records accurately
Support finance administration and maintain accurate documentation
Act as front of house, welcoming visitors and handling telephone and email enquiries
Maintain electronic records, filing systems and confidential information
Organise meetings, prepare documentation and record meeting minutes
Support outreach services, project administration and tracking documents
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and organisational procedures
Work collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues to deliver an efficient administrative service

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience as a School Administrator, Education Administrator, Office Administrator, Business Support Administrator, Finance Administrator, Receptionist, or similar administrative role
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Experience working within a busy education, school or office environment
Confident using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR
Experience processing financial transactions, invoices or purchase orders is desirable

What We Offer:

Competitive daily pay rates of £130–£140 per day
A supportive and collaborative education environment
Ongoing CPD, administrative training and career progression opportunities
The opportunity to work within a specialist education setting supporting children and young people with SEND
A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated administrator to make a real difference within education. You'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of central services while helping to create positive outcomes for children and young people through outstanding administrative support.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours