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    Brighter Futures for Children
    Brighter Futures for Children Reading, United Kingdom

    4 days ago

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    Job referenceBFC0662 Date posted23/10/2023 Application closing date05/11/2023 LocationReading Salary£24,054 - £26,845 per annum Contractual hours37 BasisFull time Job category/typeAdministration / Clerical, Children's Services AttachmentsSchool Admissions Assistant 2020

    School Admissions Assistant

    Job description

    Brighter Futures for Children

    School Admissions Assistant

    About us

    Brighter Futures for Children is an independent, not-for-profit-company, wholly owned by Reading Borough Council. Our responsibility is to deliver quality children's services, early help, education and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services to children and families in Reading. Our Human Resources team has been an effective, constant pillar supporting the development and nurturing of our people. The team plays an integral part in building culture and adding value to the organisation.

    About the role

    An exciting opportunity has become available within the School Admissions Team.

    The post sits within the Education Access and Support service. You will join an established team and become an integral role within the team. The post reports to the School Admissions Team Manager.


    Key responsibilities:

  • To assist the BFfC's duty to fulfil the legal requirement to offer children school places within the timeframes.
  • To accurately enter data and verify applications and other relevant information into the School Admissions system for school admissions within the nationally defined timescales including.
  • To respond professionally to queries relating to School admissions via the telephone and email.
  • To work with parents and carers to address and, wherever possible, resolve any concerns/conflict they may have with the Council relating to their individual application.
  • To maintain and keep updated School Admission logs and records concerning applications and waiting lists to ensure the Front Office team can keep parents and carers informed accurately about their applications when they telephone the School Admission Team
  • Experience/skills required.

  • Experience of working in a busy office environment either in education or another service sector organisation
  • Experience of providing information and advice and explaining the impact of complex legislation to customers
  • Experienced ICT user – ability to use a range of computer packages and systems to co-ordinate, record and organise the tasks.
  • Knowledge of school admission processes or ability to learn
  • Our offer

    We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

    A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 26 days incremental holiday plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years' service)
  • Discounted Child Care (on site nursery)
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loans
  • A range of local discounts

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