At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our school community by managing attendance and creating a welcoming environment.
- Company: Join a friendly and inclusive school committed to high-quality education.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, career development, work-life balance, and employee support programmes.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for education are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking Office and Attendance Assistant with strong interpersonal skills to join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating a commitment and passion to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
As the Office and Attendance Assistant you’ll be an efficient administrator with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multi-task. Being the first point of contact for all visitors you’ll create a warm and welcoming environment demonstrating a calm and confident manner. You’ll promote excellent attendance and build good relationships with students, parents, and staff to address attendance issues which will ensure the overall well-being of our school community.
If you are engaging with excellent communication skills and have a passion for education, this could be the role for you. You will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together.
Ideal Candidate- A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
- Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Consistent in a calm and fair approach
- Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
- Excellent ongoing CPD, training programmes, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00 to 15:30 (30 min unpaid lunch)
Equal Opportunity & InclusionAt TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Office and Attendance Assistant in Sidcup employer: TKAT
At TKAT, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for our Office and Attendance Assistant role. With a strong commitment to professional development, our team benefits from ongoing training, coaching from experienced leaders, and ample opportunities for career advancement. Located in a friendly community, we foster a culture of inclusivity and work-life balance, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to the educational success of our students.
