Business Support Assistant

Job title:

Business Support Assistant

Company

West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC)

Job description

About WSAPC
West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on seven separate sites, providing education for pupils who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion, or too ill to attend school. Our ethos is to provide FOCUS (Future, Opportunities, Curriculum, Us, School) for our pupils to re-engage them in their learning and support re-integration to mainstream provision.We seek to appoint an experienced Business Support Assistant, who is always approachable, efficient, and resourceful. You will be passionate about working within our school as we continue our school improvement journey to excellence. You will be ‘the face’ of our school and work alongside like-minded professionals to ensure a high-quality learning environment for all. You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively, with excellent verbal, written, and communication skills. You will need to be a competent user of Microsoft Office IT packages. Previous school experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be given. You will be part of a supportive team but will also enjoy working autonomously.The role of Business Support Assistant
Have experience working in a school with solid business administration skills in all aspects of work
Have good communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents/carers, and colleagues
Implement school policy and procedures, providing support to center teams as required.
Be able to work as part of a team and demonstrate a flexible attitude to work
Provide exceptional support to the Assistant Headteacher, Senior Leaders, Teaching and Support Staff
Build effective relationships with different teams within the School
Manage workload effectively and work to deadlines.
Ensure strict confidentiality is maintained at all times
Ensure safeguarding at all times and prioritising the welfare of the children
Maintain College communicationsCriteria for role:
Maths and English GCSE or Equivalent Grade c or above (essential).
A wide and varied range of ICT software, particularly Office 365
Working knowledge of administrative processes, school policy, and procedures in an educational environment (desirable)
Have a patient and flexible attitude
Be well-organised and highly motivatedThe package for the role of Business Support Assistant
Invaluable experience of working in an Alternative Provision setting
Opportunity to work in a rewarding and vibrant team environment
Full support and ongoing training
Opportunities to progress and work interdepartmentally
Inclusion in our School Wellbeing strategy
Employee Assistance Programme
Term Time only contract
LGPS PensionIf you would like an informal discussion or you have any questions, please email hr@wsapc.co.uk in the first instance.
Details of this role, including a job description, and an application pack can be downloaded from the school website at www.apcollege.co.uk or from the links in this advert.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references, social media checks, and Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview.Posted Date: 8 July 2024
Closing Date: 19 July 2024
Interview Date: TBC

Expected salary

Location

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Job date

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:04:26 GMT

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