Administration Assistant - Abbey Hill Academy (Horizons Specialist Academy Trust)

Stockton; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fairfax Provision in Middlesbrough is seeking an Administration Assistant to welcome visitors and handle enquiries, delivering reliable support to the team.

The role involves general administration, supporting EHCP meetings, and ensuring efficient office operations; previous school experience is helpful and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Experience in a school environment is advantageous.
• Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and greeting visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering the telephone and responding confidently to general enquiries.
• Providing effective administrative support to colleagues across the Fairfax team.
• Completing a range of general administrative and organisational tasks.
• Supporting the administration and paperwork for EHCP meetings.
• Ensuring the administration function operates efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT / keyboard skills

Organisational skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

SIMS knowledge

Arbor knowledge

Job description

Abbey Hill Academy

Ketton Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8BU

Administration Assistant – to be based at Fairfax Provision – Lodore Grove, Acklam, Middlesbrough.

NJC Grade D pt 4 - £19,437 (actual salary)

32.5 hours per week (term time only + 2 PD days)

Permanent Post

Required as soon as possible

Are you organized, approachable and confident working with people? Would you enjoy being part of a supportive team where your work makes a real difference to students and colleagues?

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Administration Assistant to join our team at The Fairfax Provision in Middlesbrough.

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust comprises of eight Academies and one Sixth Form across the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire area, supporting more than 1000 students with a broad range of learning difficulties and additional needs.

Abbey Hill has continued to develop its specialist provision and now includes a co-located base for students with autism. A small group of students are currently on the Abbey Hill roll but are based at the Fairfax Provision in Middlesbrough.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting the smooth and effective running of the provision.

About the role

As an Administration Assistant, you will be an important and welcoming first point of contact for students, families, visitors and colleagues.

The role will be varied, with responsibilities including:

• Welcoming and greeting visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering the telephone and responding confidently to general enquiries.
• Providing effective administrative support to colleagues across the Fairfax team.
• Completing a range of general administrative and organisational tasks.
• Supporting the administration and paperwork associated with Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings.
• Helping to ensure that the administration function operates efficiently and effectively.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a friendly, approachable and friendly manner.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong keyboard and IT skills.
• Be organised, reliable and able to manage a range of tasks effectively.
• Show initiative when responding to enquiries and supporting colleagues.
• Be able to work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a team.
• Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, including Math’s and English, or appropriate relevant experience.

Previous experience of working in a school environment and knowledge of working with SIMS or Arbor would be an advantage but not essential as training will be available to the successful candidate.

Although this post is based at the Fairfax Provision, there is an expectation that staff will work collaboratively across the Trust as required. The successful candidate may therefore be asked to work at one of our local Academies.

This provides an excellent opportunity to develop your experience, build relationships across the Trust and become part of a wider professional community.

If you are an organised and enthusiastic administrator who enjoys working with people and would like to join a supportive team within a specialist education Trust, we would love to hear from you.

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our recruitment process, online searches may be conducted. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and appropriate references.