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Location: Sidegate Primary, Ipswich
Contract: Part Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week, 38.2 weeks per year (includes first PD day of academic year), Mon-Fri 8:30-3pm with 30 minute break)
Salary: ALT Grade B £17,311.32 - £17,44.50 Annually Actual
At Sidegate Primary School, we believe that great schools are built on the dedication of people working together, and we are seeking an Administration Assistant who shares that belief. As a central member of our support team, this role combines administration, communication and problem-solving to provide the efficient foundations that enable learning to flourish. Working closely with colleagues, families and the wider community, the successful candidate will bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a positive, collaborative approach, making a meaningful contribution to both the daily life of the school and the experience of every child.
Summary Of Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality administrative support, including correspondence, record keeping, reporting and use of school systems.
- Act as a key point of contact for visitors, parents, pupils and staff, managing enquiries professionally.
- Support attendance processes, including monitoring records and first-day absence procedures where required.
- Maintain accurate information, process forms and returns, and ensure compliance with school and Trust procedures.
- Assist with events, meetings, communications and other activities that support the effective running of the school.
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Why Join Our Trust?
- Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
- Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
- Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and LGPS
Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Savannah La'Thangue, HR Assistant, at: savannah.lathangue@sidegate.net
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
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The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.
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