Office Assistant

Wyndham Park Infants’ School is a mainstream infants with 270 pupils between the ages of 4-7 and next door, on the same campus is St Mark’s CofE School, a mainstream junior school for pupils aged 7-11 years. Both schools have a SEND resource base.

We are seeking to appoint two Administration Assistants, one for each school to support our busy Office Manager who oversees both sites, with excellent administration experience, preferably familiar with working in a school or similar environment with a broad understanding of delivering great customer service and working in a busy administrative team. Within our schools we are committed to the education and wellbeing of each and every child, and we take pride in the schools’ positive and caring culture. You will be a fundamental part of our wider team across two schools and also part of the community you'll serve with a smile.

Wyndham Park and St Mark’s CofE Schools are proud to be part of Brunel Academies Trust - a growing educational community with no barriers, only potential. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our CYP within our SEND, CofE and mainstream schools/provisions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong ICT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft/Word/Excel
• Has strong customer service front facing experience.
• Is a good record keeper
• Is able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders.
• Fantastic experience in managing multiple workstreams and organising own workload
• Is an excellent communicator both written and verbal
• Has a flexible approach to their role
• Able to take minutes and follow up at meetings

We can offer you:

• Amazing, well-behaved children who have excellent attitudes to life and learning.
• A positive family of experienced colleagues who will support and challenge you.
• A unique opportunity to work in a school where everyone is valued equally.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and broaden your experiences and opportunities.

Closing date: 29/09/2024

Interview date: w/c 07/10/2024

Hours: 08.30 - 15.30 (30min unpaid lunch break)

Actual Annual Salary: £17,194 - £18,2863 per annum depending on experience

Benefits

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Continuous Service date honoured

We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

To learn more about our Trust and our mission, please do visit our website at www.brunel.org.uk.

Safeguarding Statement

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.