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Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Start: ASAP
Permanent contract
35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 8am - 4pm, term time only plus 5 inset training days.
Salary - Band 4 - Point 12-20 - Actual salary £20,394 - £24,184 (which includes fringe allowance)
Salary dependent upon experience.
The Christus Catholic Trust and the Local Governing Committee of this vibrant and successful school, wish to appoint a Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated staff team. St Thomas' is a popular school, founded in 1886, boasting an excellent local reputation with facilities that provide an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, located on an attractive site, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity. Our children are always expected to do their best and aim for excellence in everything they do.
We can offer:
A caring and inclusive school with supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues, governors and parish
An attractive, welcoming and well-resourced environment
Established support network
Opportunities for continuing professional development
The suitable candidate will be:
- Be enthusiastic, confident and able to show initiative and resilience
- Be an effective communicator with pupils and staff
- Be self-motivated with high expectations of self and others
- Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with pupils, treating them with respect and consideration.
The successful applicant would be expected to:
- Provide administrative support to the Office Manager
- Have good organisation and communication skills
- Troubleshoot and solve problems/issues for parents and teachers
- To give first aid to students and assist with medical room duties
- Respond to school emails
- Understake reception duties as required
- Ensure school security and safeguarding arrangements are complied with
- Undertake filing and photocoping
- Be fully supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
Visits to the school are very much encouraged. Please make an appointment to visit the school via Mrs Weale our HR Manager - Tel: 01375 375826
Email: hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk
*** IMPORTANT ***
Please ensure you use our application form.
A completed application form and all other related documents should be sent by email to hr-pa@stthomasofcanterbury.thurrock.sch.uk
Please note that we do not accept CVs or applications from agencies.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The school and the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Information about the School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is a large primary school located in Ward Avenue, Grays, Essex and is part of the Christus Catholic Trust (a Multi Academy Trust). St Thomas' is a popular school, located on an attractive site. It has an excellent local reputation and facilities which provides an engaging working and learning environment. We are a 3 form entry school, catering for around 630 pupils from a community which embraces diversity.