Administration Assistant

Qualifications and training First aid training (or willingness to complete it) GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) Experience Carrying out administrative tasks Dealing with face-to-face, telephone and email interactions Working with children or young people Working and collaborating within a team Skills and knowledge Good oral and written communications skills Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise Ability to plan, organise and prioritise to meet deadlines Ability to use own initiative and take action accordingly Excellent attention to detail Ability to use IT packages including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software Ability to use relevant office equipment effectively Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues Understanding of data protection and confidentiality Understanding of safeguarding Personal qualities Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality Embraces change well Deals with difficult situations effectively