We have a wonderful SEN school looking for an Administrative Assistant for July 2019 for a handover and then returning again in September 2019. We are interested in hearing from you.

Tradewind is currently looking for a hardworking, confident Administrative Assistant to join a fantastic all through school based in Forest Hill September 2019 handover start. This is a full-time role for a 1-year contract and the salary will be Outer London scale.

The school looks to treat everyone as an individual doing what is best for that person to make them feel unique and valued so that they can make a real difference.

We are looking for a competent administrator comfortable with the following responsibilities:

-To liaise with parents regarding pupils' sickness/injury.
- To assist with visits from the school nurse, dentist etc.
Experience of SIMS an advantage
- Assist with the general welfare of pupils.
- To be a point of contact for both telephone and face-to-face enquiries and take messages where appropriate.
- Ensure school security arrangements are always complied with, including the issue of visitor's badges and signing of the visitor's book.
- To accept and sign for deliveries as appropriate.
- To provide hospitality for visitors to the school. To be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the manual and computerised pupil data records. To assist with the monitoring and maintenance of stock and order supplies as necessary. To provide general clerical support as required. To undertake filing and photocopying as required, including the basic maintenance of the photocopier. To undertake word processing as required. To collect, record and issue receipts for School Fund monies as required. To prepare monies for banking and bank as necessary. To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace. Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy.

This is a role for Administrative Assistant, someone that has great teamwork and a shared desire to help the school become Outstanding the next time Ofsted attend.



In return the school offers:
- This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a close-knit, friendly environment with lovely staff and a supportive management team.
- A competitive salary
- A small, friendly working environment giving you the freedom to realise your potential.
- In my visit to the school I was really impressed with the friendliness and politeness of students, this was led from the teachers who have high expectations of each child.

By registering with Tradewind we can offer you:

- Rates of pay in line with experience and Main pay scale from day 1
- We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
- Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
- Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
- Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
- Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
- Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To join us and be successful in this Administrative Assistant role you will need to:

- Hold previous administrative experience preferably in a school setting, although not essential
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
- You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Please send through your resume to Linzi on linzi.davies@twrecruitment.com or you can call me on 0207 8455450and press option 3.


Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.
We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks.
Awarded REC Audited Education gold standard - Tradewind Recruitment are committed to Safeguarding and are also a proud Equal Opportunities Employer.