Priory Education Hiring for Administration Assistant Job at Kilbirnie, Scotland , UK Full Time

Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed staff in the sector.

We currently have an exciting opportunity within our team for an Administrative Assistant.

The Administrative Assistant will work as part of a team to ensure the admin duties required of both the education and care services are met.

Duties will include:

• Assisting Administrator in providing efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support to the school; including document and report production, telephone enquiries, diary management, payroll input meeting and greeting visitors and other administrative tasks as appropriate.
• Handling external and internal enquiries, recognising the level of importance of particular enquiries or issues and applying the appropriate prioritisation. Passes issues and enquiries on for appropriate action to ensure the highest level of service.
• Ensuring that all information and documentation is correctly processed in line with policies and procedures in order that regulatory, statutory, compliance and financial requirements are met. Maintains the audit trail ensuring up to date and accurate information can be provided or accessed as required.
• Assisting in updating staff and pupil records on central and local database systems, ensuring accuracy of all data input.
• Ensuring the effective operation of delegated administrative processes and procedures.
• Seeking to improve processes and the general ebb and flow of information so that the division can operate efficiently.
• Ensuring the services and support provide offers good value for money and supports the overall aim of the site.

What do you get in return?

• A generous salary
• Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
• Reward and discount schemes
• Pension
• Enhanced DBS fee paid
• Access to a holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

You can be part of something special

At Aspris, we are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes, and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity.

Our homes are part of a large children’s group with a national footprint offering significant development, support and progression opportunities. We also operate a fostering service and a number of high quality specialist schools in both the UK and the Middle East.