Part Time Business Support Assistant To start as soon as possible Part time, 15 hours a week (3 hours per day) 38 weeks a year Full time equivalent salary range: per annum: £25,992 - £28,624

Actual salary range for working 15 hours a week, 38 weeks a year: £8,811 - £9,703 per annum. Additional paid duties for break time supervision may also be available

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, disabilities and social and emotional needs.  Reporting to the PA to the Headteacher, you will join our fantastic SEND team provide a customer friendly service to pupils, staff, parents and visitors.  You will assist staff with administration duties and procurement. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office 365, SIMS and experience of working in a busy, pressurised office is desired.  

Our SEND team are critical in supporting our students and school stakeholders.  All staff at our school really want to make a difference to young people’s lives. 

We are seeking a caring, reliable, organised person to provide high quality customer focused service.  You will need to be articulate and able to deal sensitively with a variety of situations with teachers, pupils and parents.  The ability to be clear and assertive whilst remaining calm, composed, tactful and flexible will be essential.  You will be welcomed into a team of caring staff who are committed to ensuring every colleague and student can do their very best. 

You will be joining us at a very exciting time. Our sixth form has recently opened. This brings with it numerous opportunities for continued development. The successful candidate will have access to a range of CPD opportunities and qualifications. 

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of our supportive and inclusive Light Hall family; Opportunities for further development in your role and progression; Induction, training and ongoing CPD opportunities to further support your development; A range of staff benefits including local government pension with generous employer contribution; Free employee wellbeing services such as free physiotherapy and chiropractor sessions, GP consultations for staff and their children 24 hours a day, 7 days a week worldwide and flu jabs.

You can find out more about this role by:

• visiting our school website www.lighthall.co.uk to download a candidate pack and application form. visiting the school – to arrange a visit, please contact Anna Williams, HR, Cover and Office Manager on 0121 746 5060 or email HR@lighthall.co.uk

Closing date:             9.00am on Monday 9 December 2024 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, please submit your application as early as possible).

We look forward to hearing from you.

Light Hall School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects its staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.