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Salary:Estimated Actual: NJC Scale 4 Point 6 £13,824 to Point 7 £14,056 (£23,893 to £23,4294 FTE)
This is a Monday to Friday, 8:30am-1:30pm, Term time only + Inset Day position.
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking School Office Assistant with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
As the School Office Assistant you will be an efficient administrator with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multi-task. Being the first point of contact for all visitors you'll create a warm and welcoming environment demonstrating a calm and confident manner.
If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for education, this could be the role for you. As the School Office Assistant you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.
The ideal School Office Assistant will be someone who is:
- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
- Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Consistent in a calm and fair approach
- Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
As a School Office Assistant we know you're going to do great things, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Cycle to work scheme
- TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.