Clerical Assistant

Core Purpose

The successful candidate will provide clerical support to the school.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

To be the first point of contact at the school by welcoming pupils, parents and visitors; answering the telephone, dealing with incoming and outgoing mail and other deliveries.

To carry out data input- word processing/spreadsheets.

To carry out filing, photocopying, absence reporting.

To liaise with suppliers of school meals, milk, uniform and stationery, ensuring the school’s requirements are in place.

To assist with the arrangement of routines in school activities such as medical/dental examinations, school photographs, induction evenings etc.

To assist with the general administration of school trips and assist with collecting money from students.

Day to day contact with parents/ carers, staff and external bodies on routine matters.

To present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.

To perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.