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WHAT IS INVOLVED?
This is a rare opportunity to join the well-established admin team at Aycliffe Secure Centre, where no two days will be the same.
 
The Home & Education Aligned Administrator provides vital administrative support to Aycliffe Secure Centre, working closely with the education team, managers and external agencies to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing attendance tasks, welfare calls and education-related admin
• Preparing accurate minutes for multi-agency meetings and distributing them securely
• Processing admissions, maintaining records on ClearCare and handling confidential information
• Managing orders, deliveries, invoices and maintaining efficient filing systems
• Using a range of IT systems (Microsoft Office, Oracle, ClearCare, eCase) to support the centre’s work 

We encourage you to contact Lisa Gargett via email at lisa.gargett@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role. 
 
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will bring strong administrative experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work confidently in a fast-paced environment supporting both education and residential services.
 
You will need:

• Solid admin experience with strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Confident communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong organisation and time-management skills, able to manage competing deadlines
• Accurate minute-taking and the ability to produce clear written records
• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent), with a proactive and professional approach 

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
 
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
 
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List and due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation
 
 
INTERVIEWS
It is expected that interviews will be held week commencing 15th June 2026.
 
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
 
 
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits-if-you-work-for-us
 
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
 
 
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
 
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
 
Please visit our website (https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/2083/How-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us) to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
 
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
 
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Kindly check your spam/junk folder regularly to ensure you don’t miss any updates.
 
 
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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £26,403 - £28,598 Grade 5

Location: Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant