At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the SENDO with admin tasks and manage communications.
- Company: Join Meridian Trust, a leading academy trust focused on community education.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible hours and a supportive team environment await you!
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs or above, with admin experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic and well-organised administrative assistant to join Orton Wistow Primary School!
The opportunity
- A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of a team.
- Supporting the SENDO with administrative tasks.
- Answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
- An opportunity to use a range of administrative skills including scanning, filing, faxing and photocopying.
- Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff.
The ideal candidate
- A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above.
- Experience of working in a school or office environment.
- Experience in working in an administrative environment.
- Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team.
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
Benefits
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in.
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme.
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
- Free on-site parking.
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Administrative Assistant in Peterborough employer: Orton Wistow Primary School
Meridian Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions as an Administrative Assistant will be valued. With outstanding professional development opportunities, a commitment to mental health and wellbeing, and a range of benefits including a cycle to work scheme and healthcare perks, you will find a fulfilling career path in a community-focused organisation dedicated to educational excellence.
Contact Details:
Orton Wistow Primary School Recruitment Team
