Educational Support Assistant - Admissions and Parental Communication


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	21,196 - 21,982
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Swindon, SN2 1JR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Are you looking for a new challenge?Would you like to work as part of a team in a role where you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people? An Exciting Opportunity to join Swindon AcademyWe are looking to appoint an Educational Support Assistant - Admissions and Parental CommunicationSchool: Swindon Academy Job Title: Educational Support Assistants - Admissions Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri)Contract Type: Perm, term time plus 2 weeks in summer holidays ( around A Level and GCSE results)Salary: £26,962 - £27,962 FTE per annum (actual £21,196 - £21,982) increasing to maximum of £28,962 FTE per annum (actual £22,768) after 6 months in role & successful probation sign off. Required: ASAPDo you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy keeping things running smoothly? Swindon Academy is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic administrator to support our Senior Leadership Team. As part of a collaborative administration team, you will play a vital role in the success of the academy, providing professional support and helping to ensure key functions operate effectively and supporting our Admissions process. In this role you will be: Confidential secretary and Personal Assistant to either the Principal or Secondary Head Teacher Undertake confidential and non-confidential administration for the Senior Leadership Team. Effectively manage internal projects on behalf of the senior leadership team Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholdersAdmissions & Parental Communications Support Assistant:Work with Swindon Borough Council Admissions TeamHandle all stakeholder and parent enquiries regarding admissionsManage all aspects of general admissions to the AcademyManage In year admissions to the AcademyManage the admission process of year 7 and reception children into the AcademyAssist in managing student recruitment eventsLiaise with SBC regarding appealsHandle complaints that the school may receive from all stakeholdersManage all parent communication to the PrincipalManage all communication from the Principal to parents and stakeholders.Ensure that Academy Policies are kept up to date and stored and shared as appropriateManage FoI requests that relate to students.Why Join Us?At The Swindon Academy, you'll be part of a committed team making a real difference to the educational experience of young people. We offer:A supportive and inclusive working environmentOpportunities for training and career developmentA varied and rewarding role where no two days are the sameThe chance to contribute to the wider Academy community.Additional InformationSwindon Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore there is an expectation that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (formerly known as an enhanced CRB disclosure).Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.Due to the high volume of applications received, the School is unable to provide individual feedback on why an application is unsuccessful. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Why choose usWe pride ourselves on a team of staff who are supportive, friendly and dedicated to providing the very best teaching and learning for our students.Staff across the academies set a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for students which, in turn, is reflected in the emphasis we place on continuing professional development (CPD) for our staff.We have made significant, sustained progress at GCSE and are proud to be the top performing school in Swindon for progress over the last six years.United LearningSwindon Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’

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