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We are looking to appoint a Business Support Assistant to work in our busy school office. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive staff team and will work closely with the Senior Business Support Officer in providing effective administrative support for the school. As the first line of contact for parents and visitors, you will need to have the necessary interpersonal skills, warmth and humour to make all stakeholders feel welcomed and valued whenever they visit or contact school.
Hours: 22.5 hours a week, Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:30pm
Duties will include:

• Assist in providing an effective, flexible and responsive administrative support service for the school
• Provide a friendly, professional reception service to all visitors and callers

We can offer:

• A “Good” school at the heart of the local community
• Friendly children who have an excellent attitude to school and are polite and well-mannered.
• The chance to work with a supportive staff team who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.
• Supportive parents who are appreciative of the school’s efforts.
• An excellent learning environment and school grounds.

We want someone who:

• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can work effectively as part of a team
• Is able to use their initiative, demonstrating the ability to be flexible/adaptable
• Has strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Has respect for confidentiality and sensitive information
• Is computer literate: Microsoft Office, email, databases and IT systems

Previous experience of working within school administration is desirable, but not essential.
Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 01924 326700 to arrange an appointment. You might also wish to visit the school website at www.hyrstmountjuniors.org.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Application forms should be returned to the Senior Business Support Officer by email to office.hyrstmount@kirkleeseducation.uk at the school by noon on Thursday 21st November 2024.
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