Exciting Opportunity: Administration Assistant  – Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Hours: 25 hours a week, 39 weeks per year 

Are you a proactive and organised professional with a passion for supporting children and families? Danecourt School is looking for an Administration Assistant to become an essential part of our team, helping to create a welcoming and efficient school environment.

Why Work with Us?
Danecourt School is a thriving special school dedicated to nurturing the potential of primary-aged children with a variety of special educational needs, including autism, complex learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. As part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, we work collaboratively to deliver innovative, high-quality education across our schools.

What You'll Do:
As our Administration Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face and voice of our school, liaising with pupils, parents, staff, and visitors. Your role will involve:

• Handling a wide range of administrative tasks with professionalism and efficiency.
• Communicating clearly and calmly with children and adults, ensuring their needs are met.
• Managing enquiries, scheduling, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office.

You’ll need to be approachable, highly organised, and confident in making decisions, all while keeping a sense of humour!

What We Offer You:
At Danecourt, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive working environment where your efforts are genuinely valued. Here’s what makes working with us so rewarding:

• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a collaborative, caring, and friendly team.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities, including cross-trust learning experiences.
• Excellent Benefits: Enjoy national terms and conditions, including the Local Government Pension Scheme, wellbeing initiatives, and financial support schemes like Wagestream.
• A Special Place to Work: Take pride in contributing to a school that prioritises personalised learning and inclusive practices.

We warmly invite you to visit Danecourt School and meet our exceptional team. To arrange a visit, contact our school office – we’d love to show you what makes our school so special.

Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like your perfect role, we can’t wait to hear from you!  Applications can only be submitted online via the My New Term website, and we encourage early submissions as we may interview and offer to candidates before the closing date.

Diversity and Safeguarding Commitment:
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, celebrating diversity and valuing every perspective. Danecourt School and the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks, including an online search for shortlisted candidates as per KCSIE 2024 guidance.

Apply now and start your journey with us!