School Administration Assistant 37 hours per week, Full Time Fixed Term Term Time Only, 44.67 weeks per year The Headteacher and Governors of St Aidan’s Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to appoint an Administration Assistant who has ideally worked within a busy school office. The ideal candidate should have good customer service, ICT and communication skills. We are seeking an individual who is well-organised, efficient, flexible, calm, friendly, motivated and passionate about providing an excellent support service. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to join our vibrant primary academy as we continue our journey towards outstanding. As a member of the Cidari Academy Trust we work alongside other schools to continue to raise standards whilst preserving a very distinctive Christian ethos. The successful candidate will: Have GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above. Care passionately for all our children, no matter what their barriers are, or the challenges they bring into school Build professional relationships with children, staff, parents and outside agencies Have some knowledge and experience of safeguarding, behaviour support and pastoral support Demonstrate good communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, governors, pupils and parents Excellent IT skills Very good organisational and time management skills and the ability to work under pressure We can offer: Delightful and polite children who are keen to learn Hardworking, caring and committed staff who all work to make a real difference for our children Supportive parents A warm, friendly school, where children are at the heart of everything we do Opportunities to develop professionally Local Government Pension Scheme. Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements. Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions, and supported through regular JCNC meetings. Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox Cycle to work scheme Please ensure that you refer to the job description as only those applicants with the essential required experience will be considered for shortlisting. Visits to the Academy are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment through the office. Closing date: Friday 11th July at 12pm Proposed Interview date: Tuesday 15th July 2025 Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates. We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles. Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.