Administration Assistant

School Name:                     Woodford Primary School

School Address:                  Litchaton Way, Plympton, Plymouth, PL7 4RR

Category:                              Administration Assistant

Job Type:                              Part Time Permanent

Salary/Grade:                      Grade C £16,781 - £18,070 per annum, pro-rata

Application Deadline:        Friday 18th May 2018 at 12pm noon

Job Start Date:                     September 2018

Description

Administration Assistant

Job Type 23.45 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Permanent

Hours -   8.30am – 1.15pm

Application Deadline -  Friday 18^th May 2018 12.00 Noon

Job Start Date -  As soon as possible

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our busy Administration team.

As our main contact on the Reception Desk you will be the face of Woodford Primary school taking calls, dealing with visitors and parents face-to-face, updating SIMS and providing high level administrative support as part of the wider Administration team.

The ideal applicants will be enthusiastic, hardworking, a multi-tasker and extremely well organised. We are looking for candidates who have professional and excellent communication skills (oral and written), a clear telephone manner, proven computer skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload whilst remaining calm under pressure.

Applicants must be able to develop positive behaviour strategies with children, have positive relationships with Parents/Carers, be a good team member and hold GCSE Grade A* - C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

The successful candidate will:

• be an outstanding communicator
• understand the need for confidentiality
• have experience or a good working knowledge of working within a primary school
• have the skills and sensitivity to deal with all members of our community and multi-agency partners
• be enthusiastic, driven and committed to ensuring the trust's future success
• be able to work as part of a friendly and supportive team

Visits to the school by prospective candidates are most welcome; please contact the school office on (01752) 336228 or email Mrs T Mildon on Woodford.primary.school@plymouth.gov.uk To apply and for further details please go to: http://www.woodfordprimary.co.uk/

The Plym Multi Academy Trust & Woodford Primary School are committed to safeguarding children in its care; an enhanced DBS check and Disclosure by Association will be required for all vacancies.