Administrative Assistants Needed Urgently

Vida Education are urgently looking for experienced Administrative Assistants to work in Education establishments in the Blackpool area. The role will be Term Time only and based on 37 hours per week – there is also the opportunity that the role will become permanent for the right candidates.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to successfully secure a permanent potion with a company that will provide training and support throughout. There are a number of positions with immediate starts for the right candidate.

The purpose of the role will be to provide clerical and administrative or financial functions for the school under the direction or instruction of senior staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Undertake reception/telephone duties within the centre. (dealing with incoming and outgoing calls appropriately. Meet and greet visitors and deal with general enquiries)
• Administer the Centre’s pupil attendance/punctuality system.
• Maintain pupil records.
• Maintain a high standard of administrative support keeping within designated areas of responsibility.
• Utilise relevant computer packages, undertake typing, word processing, spreadsheets and other ICT based tasks.
• Provide general, clerical and administrative support to the Deputy Headteacher, assistant Headteacher, business manager and teaching staff within the centre.

Required Skills

• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent ICT skills
• Excellent approach to customer service
• Ability to work on own initiative
• A sensitive and calm approach in working with young children with a variety of emotional & behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and other Office based products.

If you feel that you are the right fit for the role please apply immediately online or for further information please do not hesitate to contact Mike or Andy at Vida.