At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality admin support across various functions in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Join the supportive Keys Co-operative Academy Trust team in Essex.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, a welcoming office, and a role with diverse daily tasks.
- Other info: Fixed-term role with flexible hours during term time.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.
The predicted salary is between 23742 - 24917 £ per year.
Keys Co-operative Academy Trust has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Central Services Support Assistant to join our Central Services team. 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.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 18th August 2026 (TBC) at Keys Co-operative Academy Trust, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5LB.
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.
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