Office Assistant

Where possible interviews will be held on site within our schools and we will adhere to our current Covid policy for external visitors. Otherwise interviews will be held remotely by teams.

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday; 8.30am – 12.30pm

We have an exciting opportunity for an Office Assistant to join the team at the Linden Bridge School. This role provides support on routine administrative activities as a member of the school office team under the direction and guidance of senior staff to enable the school to function efficiently.

Candidates should have good organisation skills, a professional telephone manner, and basic numeracy and literacy skills, with potential for further study where appropriate. You should have some knowledge of typical IT packages and basic IT skills. Some prior work experience of a generalist nature will be required.

Linden Bridge School is a special school in Worcester Park, Surrey for children and young people with complex communication and interaction needs. Originally part of the LIFT Partnership Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools who work together to use and share a wide range of expertise and services, LIFT Partnership has now merged with The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) from March 2021.

THPT value their staff very highly, as reflected in the excellent retention rates across the Trust. THPT also operate an extensive Rewards and Benefits Scheme that includes Loyalty & Service Awards, consideration of relocation packages, travel allowances and grants, access to discount schemes and membership of the Teacher Pension Scheme.

If you would like to request a tour of the school, or meet with us informally before applying, then please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@thpt.org.uk

For more information about working within The Howard Partnership Trusts and what we can offer please visit our website.

Interviews may happen earlier than the closing date by mutual agreement, early applications are encouraged.

Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our Vision is to excel at ‘bringing out the best’ in young people of all abilities and aptitudes, and so increase their life chances for their future success and fulfilment.