Administration Assistant

Archwaytrust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Long Eaton is seeking a professional Administration Assistant to provide crucial administrative support in the school office. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills while managing various administrative duties, including overseeing medication administration and Free School Meals. A commitment to confidentiality and the ability to tackle diverse demands effectively are essential. This full-time position offers benefits such as shopping discounts, access to a generous pension scheme, and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Shopping discounts

Confidential employee assistance programme

Generous pension scheme

Discounted travel schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training and support

Opportunities to develop new skills

Eye care voucher scheme

Free flu vaccine

Access to e-learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in administration processes.
• Ability to deal with varied demands with tact and diplomacy.
• Understanding of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and effective administration support.
• Oversee administration of medications and Free School Meals.
• Communicate regularly with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize workload

First Aid support

Job description

Post: Administration Assistant

Hours of Work: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Salary: Grade 5 FTE £25,583 - £26,403

Actual Salary: £22,004 - £22,710

We are seeking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic, and motivated Administration Assistant. The postholder will be based in our Main Office providing efficient, effective and professional administration support.

The post is an intrinsic part of our supportive administration service, and we are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for someone to join our team. The post holder will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have experience in carrying out administration processes. They will be professional and forward thinking and be able to bring new initiatives and ideas to the role. The successful applicant will have an inclusive approach to their work and be able to adapt to suit a range of stakeholders.

The Administration Assistant will be in regular contact with students, staff and families as well as the wider local community. An understanding of the need for confidentiality is essential, as is the ability to deal with a range of demands with tact and diplomacy. The post holder will provide First Aid support to students and staff and will oversee the administration of medications within the school. The post holder will also oversee the Free School Meals administration, so accuracy and attention to detail will be required.

This is a varied role within our busy School office, and the successful applicant will be expected to prioritise their workload effectively and work in a professional manner at all times. The successful applicant will have high expectations of themselves and others, promoting a positive attitude and taking pride in their work and professional credibility.

Candidates should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within their application how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

In return we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to a Generous pension scheme
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies. To apply for the role click apply which will take you to the application form for the post. We would encourage you to refer to the job description and person specification, demonstrating your suitability for the role.