Core Services Support Assistant

Vacancy type Support staff Start date ASAP (subject to pre-start checks) Contract term Permanent Working hours 20 hours per week, worked 4 hours per day Monday- Friday. There is flexibility for a work pattern which suits the successful candidate to be agreed. Weeks per year Year-round contract (term times, school holidays and INSET days) Grade 6 Salary range (per annum) Support staff salary points 6 – 9 £25,989 to £27,254 (FTE) £14,049 to £14,732 (pro rata) With a pay award pending Location Twynham Learning Core Services office, co-located with The Grange School, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU Reports to Director of Inclusion & Wellbeing About the Post We are seeking an exceptional Support Assistant to join our central team (‘Core Services’) to provide high-quality administrative, governance and organisational support across our trust operations. This is a varied and rewarding role that sits at the centre of trust operations. You will work closely with senior leaders, supporting governance processes, maintaining accurate records, coordinating meetings and events, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our office. The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: Provide executive, administrative, office and visitor support Maintain and update databases and management information systems, producing reports and documents Provide diary and event co-ordination Provide specialised admin support to our Governance function Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies. What we can offer you A friendly, welcoming and professional team of colleagues Make a meaningful contribution to your local community in this role by supporting the education of thousands of children and you