Clerical Assistant

To undertake reception duties and deal with general enquiries from visitors, parents etc.

To provide clerical support to teaching staff, including routine typing/word processing, filing and photocopying.

To operate the school telephone system, forwarding calls as appropriate and taking messages as required.

To deal with class registers, extracting and collating data on pupil absence and following up absences as required by the headteacher, either by telephone or letter.

To maintain pupil records including changes of address, emergency contact numbers etc.

To deal with clerical work in connection with new pupils and pupil transfers, including compilation of transfer lists.

To act as the initial collection point for monies received from pupils (for school trips, photographs etc). To count, list and bag monies and transfer to the Finance Assistant/Officer/Bursar, in accordance with school procedures.

To deal with lost property, ensuring the return of named items and safe storage of unclaimed and unlabelled clothing and equipment.

To undertake displays in classrooms and corridors, under the supervision and guidance of teaching staff.

To care for sick pupils, arranging for first aid as necessary and contacting parents where required.

To act as first point of contact with parents on a range of matters (e.g. to arrange appointments), as required by headteacher and teaching staff.

To assist with ordering of supplies, receiving deliveries of stock, checking against delivery notes and informing intended recipient of any shortages, damage etc.

To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.

Our vision is to develop children who are happy, confident, inquisitive and independent.

Our curriculum is highly personalised, pupils follow different pathways to meet their changing needs, with a strong emphasis on celebrating the small steps. We have a caring yet purposeful environment where high expectations, good manners and positive relationships are nurtured.  

Staff work together, expertly and enthusiastically, we provide high quality opportunities for continuous professional development, promote action research and use evidence based practice to enrich our own learning. 

We believe that the individual is at the heart of everything we do, everyone is valued and our differences are celebrated. It is our aim that as members of the Chiltern Family: 

· Everyone will thrive

· Everyone will feel safe, happy and fulfilled 

· Everyone will want to explore the world

· Everyone will acknowledge, encourage and nurture strengths and talents

· Everyone will be able to engage in positive and healthy relationships

· Everyone will have the determination to take the next step

· Everyone will challenge themselves when presented with opportunities for personal    growth and development 

· Everyone will be encouraged to express themselves, make choices and engage in decision making about issues that affect their lives

The ideal candidate will embody our school values which are:-

Curiosity Respect

Optimism Resilience

Kindness Humour

Respect Courage

We provide a stimulating learning environment for pupils who have a wide range of needs from communication and interaction, cognition and learning; physical, sensory, medical, social, emotional and mental health. We were rated a Good school by OFSTED in October 2017, join us as we embark on our journey to become an Outstanding Centre of Excellence for SEND.

This role is from 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday and is term time only.