Office Assistant with some Teaching Assistant Duties

30 hours per week (8.30am to 3.30pm) Term Time Only (38 weeks) Required from as soon as possible Do you have Admin experience? Are you a TA who is highly organised, friendly, calm, approachable and keen to work in a busy school and office environment? We are seeking to appoint an office assistant who will primarily work in the school office with some teaching assistant lunchtime and playtime duties. You will largely be responsible for manning the front desk, liaising with families, running messages, inputting attendance alongside general admin support and supporting with preparing financial information. You will have a calm, patient disposition and will be able to respond positively to the challenges of working in a busy school office and with children. You will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to supporting the wider team through your own flexibility and willingness to learn. You will be the first person to meet and greet the people that come to the school and therefore should be warm, friendly, kind and helpful. Ideally you will have experience of working in an administrative role or a Teaching Assistant role. Prospective candidates who wish to visit the school, please email: info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page. Alternatively, please contact the school at sbm@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk for an application pack. Completed application should be returned to the school either by email – sbm@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk or post. Please express whether you are interested in working in the EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 in your supporting statement. Your supporting statement should address every point in the person specification and is normally a page long. Closing Date: 23 June 2025 (at noon) Interviews: Week Commencing 30 June 2025 Only short-listed candidates will be notified We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process the school may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence. CVs are not accepted. Beatrix Potter Primary School Magdalen Road, Earlsfield London SW18 3ER Tel: 0208 874 1482 Email: info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk Website: www.beatrixpotterschool.com