Business Support Assistant

St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catholic ethos

Welcoming environment

Leadership team support

Professional development

NPCAT network

Job summary

St Patrick’s Catholic College, Baysdale Rd, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 9DE, is seeking a dedicated Business Support Assistant for maternity cover (up to 1 year). The role provides HR and financial admin support, reception duties, and ICT-based tasks within a Catholic school community.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, strong numeracy and literacy, and proven office experience, working effectively in a team with good communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• Experience in a busy office environment is essential.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school.
• Deliver routine clerical tasks and front of house/reception duties.
• Type and process documents and maintain ICT-based records/management information systems.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Communication

Office experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Required: November 2026

Salary: £25,185 - £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £8,821 - £8,961)

Hours: 15 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Contract Type: Maternity Cover for up to 1 year

Location: St Patrick’s Catholic College, Baysdale Rd, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 9DE

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Business Support Assistant to provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school under the direction and guidance of the Trust Business Manager.

The role will involve providing routine clerical support, front of house/reception duties, typing/word processing and other ICT based tasks and maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems.

The successful candidate will:

1. Be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification / have relevant experience
2. Have strong numeracy and literacy skills
3. Have experience of working in a busy office environment
4. Work effectively and constructively as part of a team
5. Have strong communication and organisational skills

We can offer:

1. Fantastic pupils and a strong Catholic ethos
2. A welcoming work environment
3. A Leadership Team, Staff and Governors who are dedicated, talented and highly motivated
4. A commitment to professional and personal development
5. The opportunity to work with and learn from other establishments in partnership with our Trust schools in NPCAT

If you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Trust Business Manager, Wendy Kendal on 01642 613327 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am

Interview: To be confirmed