Business Support Assistant
Location: Lancing or Worthing
Salary: £98.10 per day
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Start Date: Immediate
Are you a highly organised and proactive individual looking for an opportunity to support the smooth running of a vibrant school environment? Do you have strong administrative skills and a passion for working in education? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Masterclass are working with a welcoming and inclusive SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) school committed to providing the best possible educational experience for their students. They have a dedicated team that works collaboratively to support both academic and personal development. As a Business Support Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the school’s administrative functions.
The Role
We are seeking a reliable and efficient Business Support Assistant to join our team. You will work closely with the school’s administration and leadership team to provide high-quality support that enables the school to run effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support, including managing correspondence, maintaining records, and handling phone calls.
- Assist with the organization of school events, meetings, and appointments.
- Support the school’s finance team with processing invoices, purchase orders, and budget tracking.
- Maintain and update school databases and management information systems.
- Ensure all visitors are welcomed in a friendly and professional manner in line with safeguarding protocols.
- Support staff recruitment processes and maintain HR records as required.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of the school office, responding to inquiries from parents, staff, and external stakeholders.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in an administrative or business support role within a school setting
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or other relevant software systems.
- A friendly, approachable, and professional manner
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all of our candidates.
Must have:
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Has a passion to support and empower children and young people
- A DBS on the Updates Service, or be willing to obtain one
- Commitment to safeguarding students and young people
- Holds GCSE’S in Maths & English grade A*-C 4-9 or equivalent
- Resilience to deal with challenging situations
Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.
Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:
- Weekly pay (PAYE)
- A fantastic holiday scheme
- Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support
- MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all of our online learning in the latest education developments (CPD recognised).
- Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances.
Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.
Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short- and long-term contracts. Masterclasses are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.
Masterclass Education are disability confident and therefore if you require any adjustments through the interview/registration process please do get in contact.
We look forward to your application or any questions you may have!
