Business Support Assistant

Pertemps; Harrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Support Assistant in Harrow to support the Special Needs Transport Team. The role involves providing administrative support and coordinating transport services. This part-time position (25-30 hours per week) is term-time only, with a pay rate of £14.93 per hour. Ideal candidates will have experience in administrative roles and excellent communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a vital service ensuring children with special needs can access education safely.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with schools and parents.
• Ability to coordinate efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and logistical support to the Special Needs Transport Team.
• Coordinating transport services to ensure timely and efficient operations.
• Liaising with schools, parents, and transport providers to facilitate smooth service delivery.
• Assisting with scheduling and documentation.

Job description

Job Description

Position: Business Support Assistant (Term Time Requirement Only)

Location: London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT

Employer: Pertemps Recruitment Partnership for London Borough of Harrow

Contract Type: Temporary (initially 3 months, ongoing)

Working Hours: Part time hours (25 - 30 hours per week)

Work Arrangement: Working from the office

The London Borough of Harrow is currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer to join the Special Needs Transport Team on a temporary ongoing basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a vital service that helps children with special needs access education smoothly and safely.

This role is available during term time only, offering a minimum of 25 hours per week, with potential to increase to 30 hours, subject to approval.

Shift Details

• Morning Shift: 6:30/7:00 AM - 9:00/9:30 AM (2.5 hours)
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00/2:30 PM - 4:30/5:00 PM (2.5 hours)

The hourly rate for this position is £14.93.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and logistical support to the Special Needs Transport Team
• Coordinating transport services to ensure timely and efficient operations
• Liaising with schools, parents, and transport providers to facilitate smooth service delivery
• Assisting with scheduling and documentation

About Us

For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.

London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.