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Buttsbury Infant School
Administration Assistant
Start Date: June 2024 (or sooner if possible)
Fixed-term until 31st December 2024
Band 2: Point 4: Actual salary: £8338
Hours: 15.5 hours a week 7.45am - 4.00pm (30 minutes lunch break) Fridays plus one other day (TBC)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-organised person to join our friendly and supportive Administration Team. Experience of working in a school environment is preferable but not essential.
The successful candidate will:
Have excellent communication skills
Be happy to provide first aid/provide 'TLC' for children who are feeling unwell
Be able to relate well to parents, children, staff and outside agencies and have excellent interpersonal skills
Have a clear understanding for the need for discretion and confidentiality
Have good IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note that the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd May, 2024
Information about the School
Buttsbury Infant School is an Outstanding school (OFSTED 2011) that is constantly striving to be even better. We are a four form entry school with an excellent reputation in the local community and as a result we are continually oversubscribed.
The school is an active member of the Billericay Community Trust and the Billericay Community Trust Teaching Schools Alliance. These partnerships provide excellent opportunities for whole school and individual staff development.