Education Administration Assistant — Welcoming, Organized & Impactful

Horizonstrust; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is recruiting an Administration Assistant for The Fairfax Provision in Middlesbrough. You will be the welcoming first point of contact for students, families and colleagues, providing general admin support across the team.

Experience in a school setting is preferred; training on SIMS/Arbor may be provided. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to efficient administration within a supportive specialist education Trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Experience in a school environment preferred.
• Willingness to learn SIMS/Arbor if not already familiar.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and greeting visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Answering the telephone and responding confidently to general enquiries.
• Providing effective administrative support to colleagues across the Fairfax team.
• Completing a range of general administrative and organisational tasks.
• Supporting the administration and paperwork associated with EHCP meetings.
• Helping to ensure that the administration function operates efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong IT skills

Organised and reliable

Customer service

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

SIMS

Arbor

Job description

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is recruiting an Administration Assistant for The Fairfax Provision in Middlesbrough. You will be the welcoming first point of contact for students, families and colleagues, providing general admin support across the team.

Experience in a school setting is preferred; training on SIMS/Arbor may be provided. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to efficient administration within a supportive specialist education Trust.