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Job Ref No. ECC3815-58S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 28/09/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week beginning 28th September  

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Office Assistant

8:30am - 10:30am Monday to Friday

We are looking to appoint a friendly and welcoming professional to act as "front of house" for our happy, busy and inclusive school. Experience of working in a school is desirable. You will be required to administer first aid to students as required (training will be provided) and will need to be able to manage our administration systems. The ability mulit-task is essential as the role will be incredibly busy and varied.

General duties include but not limited to:

  • Answering the phone and dealing with queries from all stakeholders
  • Welcoming guests, helping them to sign-in, ensuring all security protocols are followed
  • Administering first-aid
  • Supporting with basic admin tasks
  • Making bookings on behalf of staff
  • Using management systems such as Arbor and SwiftKicthen

What we can offer:

  • Polite and friendly children;
  • A supportive and friendly staff team;
  • A respect for and commitment to ensuring optimum work/life balance.

We are a small school situated in the middle of South Woodham Ferrers. Our chiildren, parents and staff are the heart of our school and we are striving to strenghten the communication from the school office whilst managing all the day to day tasks that are needed from the office team. We encourage visits to St Joseph's and these can be arranged by contacting Mrs Bastienne.

Information about the School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is situated in the heart of South Woodham Ferrers. We are a 1 form entry school with some small classes.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Any offer of employment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Annette Bastienne
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Trinity Square, South Woodham Ferrers
Essex, CM3 5JX
Telephone: 01245 321828
Email: admin@st-josephspri.essex.sch.uk

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