Clerical Assistant

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Clerical Assistant in Cannock, England. This role involves delivering high-quality support in a school environment, fostering pupils' academic and emotional growth. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and child protection, alongside strong communication and organisational skills. The position is fixed-term until December 2026, with the potential for permanence, involving a 35-hour work week from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive working environment

High-quality professional development opportunities

Strong leadership and pastoral support

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in a clerical role.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• High expectations of behavior and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support in line with school policies.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications and/or experience

Job description

Clerical Assistant

Cannock, WS11

Grade 3 £25,185 pro rata (actual salary £20,688)

35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am to 3.30pm)

Fixed Term to 31st December 2026 with potential to become permanent

Start Date ASAP

About Our Client

Our client is a primary federation consisting of two schools committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. They pride themselves on their strong community ethos, high expectations, and commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support in line with school policies
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and external agencies

The ideal candidate will

• Hold relevant qualifications and/or experience for the role
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection
• Have high expectations of behaviour and achievement
• Be reflective, organised, and able to work as part of a team
• Communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, and parents

Our client offers

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• Strong leadership and pastoral support
• A commitment to staff wellbeing

Safeguarding Statement

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory references, including a safeguarding reference
• Right to work in the UK verification
• Online checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 12 noon

Interview Date: TBC w/c 12th January 2026