Admin Assistant - Fixed Term

Woodlands Park Primary School; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands Park Primary School is seeking a skilled Admin Assistant to join our very supportive, hardworking and enthusiastic team for a fixed term period. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible and a good communicator, able to use initiative in a busy school office and to meet the needs of the children, staff and families while upholding safeguarding and welfare policies.

Applicants must have English and Maths GCSE at grade C or equivalent, and an admin qualification such as

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• NVQ 2/3 or equivalent admin qualification.
• Experience in a busy school office is desirable.
• Ability to work within safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support in a busy school office.
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils and families.
• Assist with records, DBS checks and recruitment processes as required.

Skills

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Initiative

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Resilience

Education

GCSE English C

GCSE Maths C

NVQ 2/3 or admin qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a skilled Admin Assistant to join our very supportive, hardworking and enthusiastic team at Woodlands Park Primary for a fixed term period.

We are looking for someone who:

• is self-motivated, flexible, resilient and a team player.
• can use their initiative in the setting and adapt provision to meet the needs of the children.
• is an effective communicator.
• is dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature.
• has experience of working in a busy, fast paced office environment.
• has high expectations and understanding of the pressures of working in a school office.

Applicants must have Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths GCSE and a NVQ 2 or 3, or equivalent admin qualification.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references - references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).