General assistant Work, Jobs in Cannington, Som (with Salaries)

Nursery & Pre-Prep Coordinator
Taunton School —Taunton
- £26,227.50 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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11d
Team Leader
Allstars (Bowl) Ltd —Bridgwater
- £13.75 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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12d
Sales Assistant at Tesco
The Entertainer at Tesco —Shepton Mallet
- £11.15 - £12.71 an hour
- Temporary
- Merchandising
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Assistant Manager
Butcombe Group —Bridgwater
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Restaurant management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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General Sales Assistant (Perm)
Matalan —Weston-super-Mare
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Retail sales
- Employee discount
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1d
General Practice Nurse
Redgate & Somerset Bridge Medical Centres —Bridgwater
- £32,150 - £42,050 a year
- Part-time
- Patient care
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
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8d
Retail Sales Assistant
Dreams —Taunton
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Employee discount
General Catering Assistant
The Canteen @ Junction 24 —North Petherton
- From £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Free parking
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School Caretaker
Elementa Support Services —Taunton
- £20 - £24 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- School
Country House Assistant Manager
HF Holidays —Selworthy
- £32,086 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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IT Assistant
Harris Fowler Ltd —Taunton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Sick pay
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General Maintenance Assistant
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust —Taunton
- £25,760 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Annual leave
1d
Laboratory Assistant
Pharmaron —Cardiff
- Communication skills
Housekeeping Assistant
Nuffield Health —Taunton
- £12.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cleaning
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Maintenance Assistant
St. Margaret’s Hospice —Taunton
- £25,472 a year
- Full-time
- Hospice
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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10d
Fabrication Assistant / Agricultural Handyperson
Trucksmith Ltd —Uffculme
- From £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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4d
Maintenance Assistant
Priory —Highbridge
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Referral programme
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Mental Health Support Worker
168 Medical Group —Weston-super-Mare
- £13.62 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Databases
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
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Personal Assistant to Director
Smart Steps Consultancy —Sparkford
- £20 - £25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Administrative experience
- QuickBooks
- Free parking
- Flexible schedule
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10d
Learning Support Assistant
Fairmead School —Yeovil
- Up to £20,751 a year
- Part-time
- Typing
- In-person
- School
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Nursery & Pre-Prep Coordinator

Taunton School
Taunton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£26,227.50 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Free flu jabs
Discounted or free food
Canteen
Company events
Free or subsidised travel
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Referral programme
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Record keeping
Inbound customer enquiry call handling
Stock ordering
Stakeholder liaison
Administrative support experience
Internal department liaison
Administrative experience
Experience working with children
Data management
Organisational skills
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education

Full job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrative Assistant/Secretary to join our school, ensuring the provision of a comprehensive, confidential, and professional support service to the Head of Pre-Prep & Nursery. In addition to the day-to-day secretarial support, you will oversee funding for the Nursery, making this an interesting and varied role.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for working with children and enjoy being part of a busy and changing environment. You will be a team player with a positive “can do attitude”, with outstanding organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines. In addition, you will act with tact and discretion at all times.

Demonstrable experience operating as an Administrative Assistant or Secretary is essential, whilst experience of working in a school setting is desirable.

We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the Pre-Prep and Nursery, ensuring the efficient delivery of services, compliance with regulatory requirements, and excellent communication with staff, parents, and external stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and Data Management

Manage and update Taunton School data on the Somerset Early Years Funding Portal, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in collaboration with the Finance Department.
Maintain accurate student and parent records on iSAMs, including medical, dietary, and emergency contact information.
Inform the Local Authority when children join or leave at both standard and non-standard transition points.
Prepare and publish the weekly parent bulletin, ensuring accurate and timely communication.
Oversee and update the staff and school calendar; attend regular operational meetings to support scheduling and planning.
Manage supply orders.
Produce certificates, birthday cards, and other documentation to support the life of the school.
Undertake any additional reasonable administrative tasks as directed by the Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery.

Compliance and Record Keeping

Ensure all medical, allergy, dietary, and safeguarding records are current and communicated to relevant staff and departments.
Coordinate medical-related activities, such as vaccination days and vision screening.
Maintain accurate health and safety records, including fire safety documentation.

Parent Support

Act as the first point of contact for parents and prospective parents via phone and email, providing information and support.
Manage booking systems for holiday clubs, after-school clubs, and parents’ evenings, providing assistance with queries, changes, and cancellations.
Support and attend Open Mornings and other school events, liaising with parents as required.

Event and Operational Coordination

Coordinate catering and logistics for school events, ensuring smooth delivery.
Liaise with photographers (e.g., Tulip Photography, Emily Fairweather) to organise and manage photo sessions, ensuring parental consents are in place.
Support the Head of Pre-Prep and Nursery with diary management, paperwork preparation, and general administrative tasks.
Process daily post, general enquiries, and order supplies as required.
Attend staff meetings and Room Leader meetings to record minutes.

Staff Support

Provide cover in nursery rooms when required.

General

Exemplify the school values of Humility, Engagement and Kindness, and demonstrate the appropriate and expected behaviours
Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the workplace, through adherence to the relevant policies and procedures
Contribute to the protection and welfare of children and young people, as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to the DSL
Adhere to all other relevant school policies and procedures
Support the management team by performing other reasonable duties as required
Work as part of a team and support other members to meet objectives
Attend staff meetings and INSET as required
Partake in the school’s appraisal process
Undertake all mandatory training, as required

The duties and responsibilities shown above are not intended to be exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to be flexible and to take on new responsibilities as necessary to meet the changing needs of the School.

This job is one that engages in regulated activity.

Pay: £26,227.50 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Canteen
Company events
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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