Administration Assistant - Southampton, United Kingdom - Southampton City Council

Southampton City Council

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Southampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Bevois Town is a 'special place to learn and work.

Everyone is valued and respected and all work as a team' (Ofsted:
Oct We are proud to serve a culturally rich and diverse learning community. We are looking to appoint an additional Receptionist/Admin Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking business team. Duties will include a wide range of reception and administrative tasks where no two days are the same.

A good understanding of business administration and some practical experience of administrative processes.

Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences, through good written and oral communication skills keyboard skills

Ability to work on own initiative in the absence of supervisor

Ability to concentrate on detailed work for short/medium periods of time

Understanding of key safeguarding issues and procedures

Have the ability to communicate in a warm, welcoming and professional manner with children, parents and visitors both in person and on the telephone
Have excellent administrative and IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
Have the ability dealing with confilcting priorities and be flexible to work under pressure
Have the ability to work with interruptions whilst maintaining a good sense of humour and positive attitude as part of a team
Have a First Aid qualification or willingness to be trained
Have knowledge of SIMS and Tucasi or willingness to be trained
Recognise the need for confidentiality at all times

We can offer:

An inclusive, learning community in which all learners, adults and children, are supported to thrive and achieve, regardless of their starting point
A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires an enhanced DBS.