Admin Assistant (N4)

Harry Watts Academy; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

CPD programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension schemes

Wellbeing Network

Eye tests for DSE

Job summary

Harry Watts Academy in Sunderland is seeking a part-time Admin Assistant (N4) to join a friendly office team. The role is 22.5 hours per week (3 days) during term time plus 5 training days, with a permanent contract.

Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English, strong interpersonal skills, and prior clerical experience. The school offers Real Living Wage alignment, CPD opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme, pension options, wellbeing support, and eye tests for DSE users.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ in Maths and English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to adults and children.
• Previous clerical or administrative work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the academy.
• Be able to work as part of a team, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Be confident in the use of ICT.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical or administrative experience

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Admin Assistant (N4)

Harry Watts Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA

Working pattern

Part time: 22.5 hours per week (3 days a week) term time + 5 additional training days

Contract type

Permanent

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:

• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ in Maths and English


• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to adults and children


• Previous clerical or administrative work experience

What the school offers its staff

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another


• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group


• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates


• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace


• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in young people's lives?

Harry Watts Academy is recruiting a part-time Admin Assistant to join their friendly and busy office team.

This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:

• GCSEs Grade C+/4+ in Maths and English


• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to adults and children


• Previous clerical or administrative work experience

As a valued member of our team, you will:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the academy


• Be able to work as part of a team, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality


• Be confident in the use of ICT

Please refer to the attached person specification and job description for full details of the requirements of the role.

Sound like the role for you? Read on!

Harry Watts Academy is a specialist free school in Sunderland opened in September 2020 for autistic pupils aged between five and sixteen years. We pride ourselves on having a shared belief that all children have a right to the best education that can be provided and a learning and working environment where all are respected, valued and achievements celebrated.

Harry Watts Academy is a split site school, with locations in both Sunderland (Redhouse) and Washington (Harraton). Currently, our Engage and Explore pathways are based at Redhouse and our Discover pathway is based at Harraton. You will therefore be willing to support the teaching and learning of pupils on any of our three pathways on either of our sites.

To learn more about Harry Watts Academy and Prosper Learning Trust, please visit our websites.

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust, these are Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness. We are looking for staff who share those values and want to support our young people.

The Trust currently have 5 schools in the region:

• Newcastle Bridges School – Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)


• Mary Astell Academy – Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)


• Thomas Bewick Special School – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)


• Harry Watts Academy – Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)


• Gilbert Ward Academy – Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Harry Watts Academy but will be expected to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site should the need arise.

Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust

The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another


• Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes


• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group


• Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates


• Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace


• Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)

For more information on why we think you should work for us see our Trust website, where you will also find videos of what our current staff think.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification


• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)


• medical


• online and social media


• prohibition from teaching


• right to work


• satisfactory references


• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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