About this role
Administrator / PA
Location: Datchet Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Our client, a well-established and growing early years provider, is looking for a confident and highly organised Administrator / PA to join their team.
This role would suit someone with experience within the early years sector and a strong understanding of nursery funding processes, including government-funded childcare entitlements. You will play a key role in supporting nursery operations, managing funding administration, and ensuring accurate financial and compliance records are maintained.
The organisation prides itself on delivering exceptional childcare and education, and you'll be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with families, staff, local authorities, and external partners.
This position will require occasional travel within the Datchet area, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Nursery Funding & Administrative Support
Managing nursery funding administration, including 15-hour and 30-hour funded childcare claimsProcessing fees, invoices, funding submissions, and petty cashMonitoring outstanding payments and following up professionallyEnsuring funding claims are submitted accurately and within required deadlinesMaintaining up-to-date, confidential records in line with GDPR requirements Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Acting as a point of contact for parent queries relating to fees and fundingLiaising with local authorities and funding bodies regarding childcare funding claimsPreparing administrative and financial updates for senior management General Office & Compliance Support
Managing finance-related inboxes and correspondenceSupporting compliance paperwork and regulatory documentationEnsuring administrative processes align with early years sector best practice Operational Flexibility
Travelling locally to assist with on-site needsBuilding strong relationships across the organisationAdapting to the needs of a fast-paced early years environment Person Specification
Essential
Previous experience working within a nursery, childcare, or early years settingGood working knowledge of nursery funding, including 15 & 30 hours funded childcare entitlements and local authority funding processesExperience in financial administration, invoicing, fees management, or bookkeepingStrong numerical and organisational skillsProficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn sector-specific systemsConfident communicator with excellent interpersonal skillsAbility to manage multiple workloads and meet deadlinesFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally Desirable
Experience processing nursery funding claims and reconciliationsKnowledge of EYFS and early years compliance requirementsExperience liaising with local authorities regarding childcare funding What's On Offer?
£27,000 - £30,000 per annumSupportive and friendly working environmentOpportunity to work for a growing early years providerVaried and rewarding role with real responsibilityOngoing training and development opportunities Please note: Applicants must have previous experience within the early years sector and a strong understanding of nursery funding processes to be considered for this position.