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Part-Time, Permanent Administrative Assistant
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to join our 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. Previous experience of working within a school office environment would be an advantage. The environment is diverse and fast-changing so the ability to be organised and prioritise is essential. The successful candidate will be required to hold a paediatric first aid qualification; training can be provided.
The post is for 26 hours per week, four days per week (Tuesday-Friday), 8:30-4:00pm (with an hour for lunch - unpaid). The successful candidate may also be required to work some additional hours during the holiday period on an ad-hoc basis.
Visits would be warmly welcomed; please contact the School office to make an appointment.
Applications should be made on-line via the Essex School Jobs website (www.essexschooljobs.co.uk).