Admin Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 (but not essential as training can be given) and previous experience of working within a school office would be an advantage.
• The environment is diverse and fast-changing so the ability to be organised and prioritise is essential.
• The role includes the provision of first aid and medical support and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a paediatric first aid qualification; training can be provided.

What the school offers its staff

At Jotmans Hall Primary School, we recognise the importance of supporting the wellbeing of our staff and creating a positive working environment where everyone feels valued.

Our staff benefits include

• Staff wellbeing package – access to 24/7 GP support, providing convenient access to medical advice whenever it is needed.
• Spectacles voucher scheme – helping eligible staff with the cost of spectacles in accordance with the scheme’s terms and conditions.
• A supportive working environment – a friendly school community where teamwork, collaboration and positive relationships are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development – supporting staff to develop their skills, build confidence and progress in their careers.

We are committed to creating a workplace where staff feel supported, valued and able to thrive, recognising that a happy and motivated team makes a real difference to the lives and learning of our pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.