Administrative Assistant

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Pension (LGPS)

Pay terms aligned with national scales

Free childcare during working hours

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our school office team in Leicester. The role involves supporting staff, pupils and families with general administration and attendance tasks, including recording attendance, contacting parents, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate is calm, well-organised and discreet, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or office administration is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.
• Good communication and teamwork are important for staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Follow up on pupil absences and contact parents/carers as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and support attendance procedures.
• General office administration, filing and correspondence.
• Support the smooth running of the school day.
• Administer medication and first aid in line with school procedures and training.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Organised

Confidentiality

Communication

Team player

Flexible

Willing to learn

Child interaction

Job description

Working as part of our school office team, your duties will include general administration and providing support to staff, pupils and families. Key responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring and recording pupil attendance and punctuality
• Following up on pupil absences and contacting parents/carers where appropriate
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and supporting attendance procedures
• General office administration, filing and correspondence
• Supporting the smooth running of the school day
• Administering medication and first aid in line with school procedures and appropriate training

We are looking for a friendly, calm and organised Administrative Assistant to join our welcoming school team.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to play an important part in the smooth running of our school.

About You

The successful candidate will be:

• Calm, patient and confident when dealing with children and adults
• Friendly, reliable and well organised
• Professional and able to maintain confidentiality
• A good communicator and team player
• Flexible and willing to help wherever needed
• Caring and committed to supporting the wellbeing of our pupils, Previous school or office experience would be an advantage, but we are equally interested in applicants who have the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly and supportive school where every member of staff plays an important role in creating a safe, positive and welcoming environment for our children. If you are calm, caring, reliable and well organised, we would love to hear from you.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Employees are eligible for free childcare during their working hours if their child attends a before-school or after-school club operated by the school.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks at Work - Access to discounts from high street retailers

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development. The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust's Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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