Administrative Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an Administrative Assistant to play a key role at a special school. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. You'll manage a varied workload and support educational professionals in a dynamic environment while receiving significant training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

25 certified CPD courses

Great referral scheme

Full interview preparation

Help with lesson planning

Free social and networking events

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Certificate in Business Administration or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in administrative roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied workload prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Skills

Strong ICT skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Administrative Assistant required!

Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

Salary: FET Range D - FTE 24,891 - 26,930 - (pro rota) Actual 21,409 - 23,163

Hours: 36.5 hours per week - Term Time Only

Start date: ASAP

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant to play a key role at a special school in Sutton Coldfield.

The school educates children with complex and multiple needs. Children may have Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) or a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some children have additional needs including visual impairment and hearing impairment and behaviour difficulties.

The successful candidate will be professional, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. They will be able to multitask and manage a varied workload prioritizing in a fast-paced environment. They will have strong ICT, literacy and communication skills.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of Certificate in Business Administration or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in administrative roles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
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By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to 100
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants