Office Administration Apprentice

West Ashton Primary School seek a friendly, flexible and efficient Office Administration Apprentice to work with the administrative and finance staff carrying out a range of administrative tasks.

• Filing, opening and distributing post
• Answering the phone and checking e-mail enquiries
• Updating the administrative database and school calendar
• Liaising with members of the public, students and staff regarding school related enquiries
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Assist with pupil needs as appropriate during the working hours

West Ashton Primary School is a warm and friendly school with a family atmosphere where Christian values are at the heart of everything we do and children of all ages make friends and support each other. We have a fantastic team of dedicated and inspiring staff who work hard to deliver the highest standard of education and ensure all children can reach their full potential whilst developing a love of learning that will last them throughout their entire school life.

Skills Required

• To have written and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to establish good working relationships with staff, pupils and outside agencies
• To have an acceptable level of computer literacy

Qualifications Required

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Hold 5 x GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)

Personal Qualities

• Wiliness to undergo an enhanced DBS check performed by the Employer/school

Important Other Information

Prior to interview you are required to complete online initial assessments in Maths, English & ICT. These are called BKSB. If you’re shortlisted please print out the results and take them with you to the interview. You’ll receive an email from NST Head Office with instructions.

Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £3.30 per hour (From October 1st 2016 this will be increasing by 3% to £3.40 per hour). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.

Future Prospects
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Full-time employment within the organisation

Reality Check
Ability to travel to work

Training
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration
Employee rights and responsibilities
Functional Skills
Learning Provider National Schools Training Ltd

Contract Term 60 weeks
Contract Type Intermediate level apprenticeship

Application Contact Kate Wardle
Email Kate.wardle@nationalschoolstraining.co.uk

Closing Date 26.08.2016
Interview Date 07.09.2016

West Ashton C Of E Primary School
Bratton Road
West Ashton
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 6AZ