Description Wickham Market Primary School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0RP £24,404 - £25,992 per annum pro rata (£5,479.22 - £5,835.76 actual salary) 10 hours per week, 38 weeks per year Part Time Fixed term until 31 August 2025 Reference: 6775 Required as soon as possible We are looking to appoint a temporary Administrative Assistant to support the day-to-day tasks of our busy school office. The successful candidate will provide general office support including answering the telephone and greeting visitors; will be involved in the managing of school premises lettings and liaising with the school caretaker and outside contractors to support the maintenance of the school premises. You will: have a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data protection have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection in a school setting have excellent organisational and time-management skills have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders be proficient in the use of IT systems and software, including Microsoft Office and school-specific administrative systems have great attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping and data entry have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as required have flexibility and adaptability to respond to the changing needs of the school. Training on school-based systems and processes will be provided. For more information: For an informal chat with Headteacher, Mrs Joanne Harris about the role or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the school office on 01728 746405 or email: wkt.financeeastmat.org. How to apply: Please complete the application on our website: https://www.wickhammarketprimary.org.uk/vacancies-1/. We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and four other primary schools Aldeburgh, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham. Wickham Market is a small to medium sized school (165 pupils, including nursery) based on a very large site with excellent facilities including a science lab and woodland area. Our last OFSTED inspection (May 2023) confirmed we continue to be a 'Good' school, noting 'adults are proud to work in school'. East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Benefits of working for the Trust include being part of a highly supported team, great training opportunities and enrolment to the Local Government Pension scheme. East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment in line with our Safeguarding Policy. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks. Closing date: 9 January 2025 Interview date: Week commencing 20 January 2025