Administrative Assistant Job Manchester area,Wythenshawe England UK,Administrative/Clerical

What skills and experience we're looking for We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Admin Assistant to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week (8:30am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday), term time only plus 5 INSET days.

The starting salary is £22,730 and the full time equivalent is £26,427. We are looking for an experienced administrative assistant to provide administrative support to leaders and teachers in arranging, recording and taking of minutes of Education and Health Care Plan meetings and to provide support to Office team and SLT team.

Experience of general clerical, administrative and financial work
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
Confidence using ICT systems, including Word, Excel and databases
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
Accuracy and attention to detail, particularly when handling data and financial information
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and a proactive approach to work
A commitment to safeguarding, equality and supporting pupil wellbeing
Willingness to undertake first aid training Main purpose of the job:
To provide comprehensive administrative and financial support to the school
To support the Senior Leadership Team with administrative tasks
To assist with the organisation, documentation and minute-taking of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) meetings
To contribute to the efficient running of the school office
To work collaboratively with staff and parents to support pupils and the wider school community

Your application must include a full education and employment history in order to meet safer recruitment requirements.

Applicants are advised to familiarise themselves with the Job Description and Person Specification and to clearly demonstrate within the personal statement how their experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff Working for Prospere Learning Trust Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

High quality CPD for all roles
Bupa Level 1 Health Plan
annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
over 26% for teachers and 15% for support staff
Good holidays
teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
Employee Assistance Programmes
including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
Credit Union
regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
Flexible working options
we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
Mental Health First Aid in every school
Blue Light Card
discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
bYond cashback card
spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: Piper Hill High School Piper Hill School is an Outstanding school that is ambitious for every one of our learners.

We are a larger than average size special school that caters for students aged 11 - 19 with significant learning difficulties.

We aim to provide the very best education for our students and to ensure they have the very best…