BFHA Admin Assistant supporting docs April 16

Knowledge &
Understanding
Understand the statutory
requirements of legislation
concerning Safeguarding, including
Child Protection, Health & Safety
and inclusion
Be confident in use of Excel, Word,
email and database programs
Skills Promote the school’s aims
positively
Establish and develop appropriate
relationships with parent,
governors and the local
community
Communicate effectively (both
verbally and written form) at all
levels to a variety of audiences e.g.
pupils, parents, staff, parents,
visitors
Promote a positive working
environment
Be able to prioritise workloads in
an environment with conflicting
demands
Have excellent time management
and organisational skills
Be able to work under pressure
and meet deadlines
Produce accurate work
Have and demonstrate initiative
Be able to learn new skills quickly
and follow procedures
Experience of working with school
management programmes
Make suggestions for changing
established working practice
where there may be a more
efficient or effective alternative
Personal
Characteristics
Be knowledgeable and highly
competent
Be punctual
Have a calm and patient nature
Be approachable and empathetic
Be creative and enthusiastic
Be organised and resourceful
Be able to multi task
Be discreet, tactful and appreciate
the need for confidentiality
Be committed to providing the
best possible outcomes for pupils,
the team and the school
Be of smart appearance
Have a good rapport with children
and be able to communicate
effectively and appropriately with
all children across the school