ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - FREDERICK HOLMES SCHOOL
Grade & Scale point: 3, SCP 3-5
Salary: £24,027 - £24,790 FTE, Actual £11,181- £11,536
£12.46 - £12.85/hr
Hours of work: 20hrs/week (possibility of more hours)
Contract: Permanent, Term time + 5 training days (195 days)
Start date: ASAP Following pre-employment checks
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration Assistant to join our admin team at Frederick Holmes School. You will be experienced in processing data accurately, including invoices, and be able to undertake a variety of admin tasks including reception duties.
Frederick Holmes School is a community special school catering for pupils with severe physical/ learning disabilities and those with profound and multiple needs aged 2-19.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Provide all aspects of the administrative role
• To assist in organising the delivery of external training as part of the Academy’s
Autism Education Trust Regional Hub
• Assist with managing and maintaining manual and computerised records
• To assist all aspects of pupils’ welfare including first aid and welfare duties
• To assist the head teacher in all aspects of administration duties that they require.
A commitment to work at all times within the policies of the Academy Trust and act within Health and Safety guidelines is mandatory.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Training in IT based systems e.g. Microsoft Package
• Experience of producing/maintaining and administration of pupils and staff data
within a school e.g. production of reports analysis of data, working closely with
external agencies
• Good verbal skills when dealing with pupils, staff, parents and outside agencies
• Ability to complete reports
AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:
• Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
• A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and
special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer
networks.
• Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at
all levels.
• Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
• A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our
community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
• Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Turner at Frederick Holmes School.
Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the main school office on Tel: 01482 804766 to make an appointment.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit our Trust website to download an application form and find further details on the role.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification within our Applicant Pack before making an application.
Early application is encouraged. We will review applications throughout the advertising period and therefore reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received.
Closing date for completed applications: 8am, Tuesday 22 April 2025
Interview date: Thursday 1 May 2025
If you have any queries regarding the role or application process, please contact Claire Turner, cturner@frederickholmes.het.academy
CONDITIONAL OFFER:
Any offer of employment to this post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service, Children’s Barred List Check, Section 128 check where applicable, identity checks, medical clearance, proof of qualifications, satisfactory references and eligibility to work in the UK checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
We take very seriously our responsibility to safeguard children. This school operates a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about candidates’ suitability to work with children as well as their suitability for the post and has proactive safeguarding procedures in place that address inappropriate behaviour.