Administration Assistant Grade 2 £24,027 - £24,404 pro rata 32.5 hours per week Permanent Required from 1st September 2025 or ASAP Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery is a warm, welcoming, community focussed school in the village of Ushaw Moor, near Durham. We are a very proud school who believe passionately in providing the best possible experiences and opportunities for all of our children, families and staff. We are looking to appoint an Administration Assistant to work alongside the Office Manager in our very busy office. We are seeking someone who: - is enthusiastic, highly motivated and organised - is approachable and happy to help - has a caring, nurturing attitude towards children and adults - has a positive outlook and resilience! In return, we can offer you: - a strong, supportive and inclusive school ethos - happy, enthusiastic children who take pride in their school - a talented and hardworking school team - a supportive and nurturing Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who will support and value your contribution to school The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Closing date: Thursday 26th June 2025 at 4pm Shortlisting will take place on Friday 27th June 2025 Interviews will be held on Friday 4th July 2025 Please return completed applications to the school Visits to the school are recommended. Please contact the school office to book a place. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required. Standard term time only pay is calculated on the basis of the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 38 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (27 days) or 6.4 weeks (32 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 27 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 32 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 27 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 38 weeks (term time) 32 days (annual leave) 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery Durham Road Ushaw Moor Durham DH7 7LF Tel: 0191 3730622 Email: silvertree@durhamlearning.net Website: www.silvertreeprimary.co.uk VPRS/161