Administrative Assistant

Vacancy for an Administrative Assistant Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4 £3,371.43 (Actual Annual Salary) Hours: 6 Hours per week 1pm - 3pm (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) We have an exciting vacancy for an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant to join Orton Wistow Primary School! The opportunity: A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of a team. Supporting the SENDO with administrative tasks. Answering phone calls and emails in a timely manner. An opportunity to use a range of administrative skills including scanning, filing, faxing and photocopying. Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff. The ideal candidate: A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above. Experience of working in a school or office environment. Experience in working in an administrative environment. Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team. An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues. About Meridian Trust - Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT) Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources Cycle to work scheme Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations Free on-site parking Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to sha