Apprentice Administration Assistant

Are you looking to kickstart your career in administration while making a positive impact in an educational environment?, We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Administration Assistant to join our team and contribute to the smooth running of our school office across our Penbridge Schools. You will provide a friendly, welcoming, first point of contact for parents/carers, visitors and staff filtering enquiries as appropriate while also providing essential administrative support to the Office Manager. The successful candidates will undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, participating in a wide range of administrative tasks to fulfil the requirements of the course. You will be supported with excellent training to become a skilled and valued team member.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Clear communication skills and customer focused
• High standards and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently
• IT skills, including Microsoft 365
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent qualification
  
  Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Infants and Junior School. The infants site comprises of a nursery with 24 places for funded 2-4 year olds and a 2-form entry infant school with 180 children on the roll including 24 in our Rainbow Fish Inclusion Unit. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll., At Penbridge School, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their success
In this way we transform life chances What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales
• Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
• Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• TSAT Benefits portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
• Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
• Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!