Education Assistant

We are seeking an exceptional enthusiastic, friendly, energetic individual to join our Education team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a positive attitude who enjoys building relationships, providing excellent customer service, and creating a welcoming environment within a education setting. You'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day education visits and running holiday events while bringing enthusiasm and professionalism to everything you do., Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its' commitment, while implementing a range of policies to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation across all departments.

A enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role We are proud to be a disability confident employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment, encouraging applications from disabled people and we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

We value the diversity of our community and aim to have a workforce that reflects this. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures and identities, and are particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups. We are proud holders of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and aligning with the values of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks and clearance. Please note, if you do not have access to a desktop to apply- computers are available in the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about delivering an excellent education service and creating positive experiences for many schools who pass through our doors on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to work, and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and customers. You will be able to demonstrate: Relevant qualifications. Previous experience in a similar role or environment. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities.

The ability to work independently and as part of a team. A flexible, reliable, and professional approach to work. Good IT skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications. A thorough understanding of health and safety and safeguarding.