Job Description

Administration Assistant with Midday Assistant hours

Hours of work: 8.15am - 3.30pm on Mondays and 8.15am - 1.00pm on Tuesdays

(term time only plus inset days)

Salary: Scale 4 - point 8-9 (£26,824 - £27,254 fte) Administration Assistant hours

Scale 2 - point 4-5 (£25,185 - £25,583 fte) Midday Assistant hours

Job Description

We are seeking a helpful, organised and dedicated person to join the Office Team two days a week. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, supporting staff and helping to keep a busy school office running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities include:

· To answer phone calls and deal with face-to-face enquiries

· Managing the general welfare of pupils

· To be the point of contact to administer first aid to pupils

· To maintain accurate and up to date medical and allergens records online for all pupils, and ensure all stakeholders are informed

· To record school meals daily on the schools Management Information System

· To use ICT to communicate with parents, as well as face to face communication, over the phone or through emails and letters

· Ensure stock is replenished and ordered as appropriate

· To provide general administrative support to a high and accurate standard

We are looking for someone who:

· enjoys working with children

· has experience of administrative work in a busy office environment

· has excellent written skills and ICT skills, with the ability to multi-task

· is able to work as part of a supportive team

· can communicate effectively with both children and colleagues

· can maintain a professional manner when dealing with parents

· can maintain a positive disposition and remain calm under pressure

· can ensure the safety and good conduct of pupils across the school site

· understands and complies with confidentiality requirements

· has the ability to follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise students' welfare

· has GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9 or equivalent)

What we can offer you:

• Friendly and supportive staff team

• Training and development opportunities

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

If you would like to book a visit to the school or have any questions, please contact Jo Doran the School Business Manager on 01621 853572 or email admin@wentworth.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

"Striving for Excellence”

We aim to provide a curriculum that is broad, balanced and progressive, which relates to the development of the whole child and which meets individual needs; a curriculum which excites and interests the children and which encourages each child, as a unique individual with special qualities and talents, to make a positive contribution to school life.

Wentworth Primary School is a two form entry, maintained school and was opened in 1969 and serves the housing development to the south-west of Maldon, a pleasant town in the east of Essex.

Please see our website www.wentworth.essex.sch.uk for further details.