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Keys Co-operative Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Central Services Support Assistant.
The Role - Central Services Support Assistant
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Central Services Support Assistant to join our Central Services team at Keys Co-operative Academy Trust.
You will support our Central Services by providing high-quality administrative assistance across a range of functions, including financial administration, front of house, record keeping, and supporting the smooth running of the Trust's outreach and project management activities. You will work closely with the Chief Operating & Financial Officer and senior leaders to ensure an effective and efficient administrative service.
What We're Looking For
- Good organisational skills and an eye for detail
- Experience working in a busy school office environment
- Ability to handle financial processes accurately (orders, invoices, payments)
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to deal with staff, pupils, parents and visitors
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality
- Willingness to learn and undertake further training
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
- A role where no two days are the same, and your input will help shape the Trust's services
- Access to ongoing professional development and training
- A welcoming working environment at our central office in Colchester
The position is for a fixed term period, with effect from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027.
37 hours per week (Term Time Only), 8:00am to 4:00pm - Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 3:30pm - Friday.
Pro rata'd salary per annum's are as follows; Scale 5, Pt 10 - £23,742 to Scale 5, Pt 13 - £24,917. Pay Award Pending April 2026.
Please read the full job description attached, which lists all the duties you would be expected to cover.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2026 (TBC) at Keys Co-operative Academy Trust, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LB.
We reserve the right to withdraw the advert early where required.
The following pre-employment checks will be required where applicable to the role and setting:
- receipt of satisfactory references
- verification of identity
- a satisfactory DBS disclosure if undertaking Regulated Activity
- verification that you not barred from working with Children
- verification that you are not prohibited from teaching
- verification of medical fitness for the particular role
- verification of qualifications and of professional status where required e.g. QTS status
- the production of evidence of the right to work in the UK
- verification of successful completion of/exemption from statutory induction period
- verification that you are not subject to a section 128 direction preventing you from holding a management position within a
school (if applicable)
- a declaration that you are not disqualified from working with children by virtue of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations
2018 or that you have provided a valid disqualification waiver from Ofsted
In line with recommended practice in the statutory guidance "Keeping Children Safe in Education", the school will conduct
searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The purpose is limited:
- to identify issues which call into question the applicant's suitability to work with children;
- to verify employment history.
Only information related the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates
at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
Information about the School
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust are a small Academy Trust located in Essex. We currently have two Alternative Provision schools, serving Mid and North East Essex and a Special School in Brentwood. Our Trust is based on Co-operative values which guide and inform the ethos of all of our schools.