Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant Location: Felixstowe Salary: FTE Salary: £24,790 - £25,183 per annum, Pro rata salary: £9,710.24 - £10,040 pro rata per annum The Primary School is a member of the Education Trust. The Trust is an expanding multi-academy trust with 11 primary and 9 secondary schools. The Role They are looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of their school as an Administration Assistant. Key Responsibilities: * To use Arbor - registers, lunches and communications * To undertake receptionist, telephone and other duties as appropriate - late children, forgotten belongings etc * Record and deal with all monies received online- club, trips, donations * Assist with the preparation and administration of forms, maintenance of records, computerised data and management information * To prepare letters to parents, reports and other documents * To regularly check the Office email account and deal with messages accordingly * To open and distribute incoming mail and assist with general postal arrangements * To undertake clerical and administration support including photocopying, filing and archiving * Administer places and issue relevant letters and payments for clubs and events Skills and Qualifications The personal competencies expected of an Administration Assistant are: * The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others; * Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team; * Be able to multi-task and work under pressure; * Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities; * Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions; * The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges. The professional competencies expected of an Administration Assistant are: * Have excellent written skills when communicating to staff, governors, parents, students and visitors; * Be flexible in managing, planning and executing daily, weekly, monthly workloads; * Have track record of successful administrative experience in dealing with confidential material; * Be familiar with the use of Information and Communications Technology and the Microsoft Office package; The qualifications and experience required of an Admin Assistant are: * Good numeracy and literacy skills with GCSE or equivalent level of at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Mathematics * A minimum Level 2 Qualification or equivalent in Business Administration (desirable) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application