Business Support Assistant

Required: November 2026 Salary: £25,185 - £25,583 pro rata (actual salary: £8,821 - £8,961) Hours: 15 per week, Term Time Only plus 1 week Contract Type: Maternity Cover for up to 1 year Location: St Patrick’s Catholic College, Baysdale Rd, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 9DE We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and highly motivated Business Support Assistant to provide general, HR and financial administrative support across the school under the direction and guidance of the Trust Business Manager. The role will involve providing routine clerical support, front of house/reception duties, typing/word processing and other ICT based tasks and maintaining manual and computerised records/management information systems. The successful candidate will: Be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification / have relevant experience Have strong numeracy and literacy skills Have experience of working in a busy office environment Work effectively and constructively as part of a team Have strong communication and organisational skills We can offer: Fantastic pupils and a strong Catholic ethos A welcoming work environment A Leadership Team, Staff and Governors who are dedicated, talented and highly motivated A commitment to professional and personal development The opportunity to work with and learn from other establishments in partnership with our Trust schools in NPCAT If you would like any further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Trust Business Manager, Wendy Kendal on 01642 613327 or email recruitment@stpatricks.npcat.org.uk Closing date: Monday 19th October 2026, 9am Interview: To be confirmed