Job Description

Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Job-Share Permanent)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our very busy office team. The successful candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to communicate with parents, children and colleagues in a positive and helpful way.

Excellent interpersonal skills are required together with a calm, positive and professional approach. Applicants should be computer literate (Microsoft Office) and must demonstrate excellent ICT skills. Knowledge of SIMS is preferable and previous experience of working within a school office environment would be an advantage. The role will involve an element of finance and therefore a good knowledge of basic finance procedures and financial management systems is also an advantage. The environment is diverse and fast-changing so the ability to be organised and prioritise is essential. The successful candidate will be required to hold a paediatric first aid qualification; training can be provided. This role may also include an element of intimate care support for pupils.

The post will be for 12-18 hours per week, 2-3 days per week, 8:30-3:30pm (days to be determined), term time only with an hour for lunch (unpaid). Scale 3 Point 5-6.

Visits would be warmly welcomed; please contact the School office to make an appointment.

Applications should be made on-line via the Essex School Jobs website (www.essexschooljobs.co.uk).