Administrative and Financial Support Assistant

Application form, job description and job specification can be downloaded from the school website: https://www.kirkbycofe.co.uk or on request from kirkbyce.school@knowsley.gov.uk

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ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

14.40 hours per week [2 days per week / 7.20 hours per day on Monday and Tuesday ]

Working Weeks: 46 weeks per year

Pay Band E / SCP 7–11 / £26,403 – £28,142 pro rata, per annum

Actual Salary: £9,343 - £9,958 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months)

Start Date: As soon as possible

The Governing Body and Head Teacher are looking to appoint a reliable and organised Administrative & Financial Support Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our school and support staff, pupils, and parents in a welcoming environment.

Job Purpose:
To provide general administrative and financial support to the school under the guidance of the School Business Manager, ensuring efficient school operations and contributing to the overall ethos of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake general administration including typing, word processing, filing, emailing, and producing reports
• Maintain accurate records and databases, including pupil information for the LA and DfE returns.
• Reception duties, dealing with enquiries from parents, staff, and visitors
• Assist with pupil welfare, including first aid and liaising with parents and staff
• Provide financial support to the School Business Manager, including managing the end-to-end processing of purchase orders, reconciling invoices, handling petty cash transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and assisting with budget tracking and reporting to ensure compliance with school financial procedures
• Support school events, trips, and the Headteacher’s diary as required
• Ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding, and health & safety procedures

About the Candidate:
We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Organised and efficient, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Friendly and approachable, with excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, pupils, parents, and visitors
• Proactive and adaptable, able to respond positively to changing priorities and support the school community as needed
• Confident with ICT, including Microsoft Office and school databases including SIMS. Net and SIMS FMS/ school apps
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all pupils.
• A team player, willing to contribute to the ethos and development of the school and support colleagues collaboratively

Qualifications & Experience:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 in Administration or equivalent experience
• Experience in clerical, administrative, or financial work
• First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake training

We can offer you:

• A collaboration ethos for all staff and pupils
• Colleagues who want to do their best for the pupils
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who want to learn
• A happy, positive, vibrant working environment
• Talented, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are committed to continuous improvement
• A broad and balanced curriculum in all year groups

Closing date of applications: Friday, 21 November 2025

Shortlisting: Monday, 24 November 2025

Interviews: Friday, 28 November 2025

Kirkby C of E Primary School is committed to safeguard, to promoting the welfare of our children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. In joining our school, you will join a team of dedicated professionals, committed to safe-guarding children and their families’. The successful candidate will be required t6o undertake and enhance Disclosure and Baring Service Check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 al prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of edibility to work in the UK.

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