Education support officer

EPandS Support Officer
Start Date: 24 September 2025
End Date: 24 October 2025 (with potential for extension)
Working Hours: 29.6 hours per week / 08:30am-16:30pm
Pay Rate: £13.47 per hour
Location: Hybrid - Ballard House (Plymouth) and home working
Flexible Working: Choose between 5 full days or 4 shorter days
Closing date: 18.09.25

Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a background in finance or administration£ We''re looking for a motivated EPandS Support Officer to join our client''s team on a temporary basis, covering long-term sickness absence. While the initial contract runs for a month, there is a strong possibility of extension depending on circumstances.

This is a hybrid role, offering the flexibility of working from home combined with office-based collaboration at Ballard House. You''ll be part of a supportive team making a real difference in the lives of children in care.

What You''ll Be Doing:

- In this varied and rewarding role, you''ll support the Virtual School team with a mix of financial, administrative, and data-focused tasks, including:
- Processing Personal Education Plans (PEPs): Ensuring funding is allocated correctly and liaising with the Virtual School Head where needed.
- Maintaining Records: Keeping the Welfare Call system up to date with accurate information on children in care.
- Financial Admin: Raising purchase orders, processing invoices, and supporting budget monitoring.
- Data and Reporting: Collecting and analysing data to produce clear, accurate reports.
- Document Management: Digitally filing confidential documents, statutory review minutes, and reports.
- Customer Service: Acting as the first point of contact for enquiries, signposting and escalating as appropriate.
- Event Support: Organising meetings, conferences, and information events.
- General Admin: Supporting the wider team with a range of administrative duties.

What We''re Looking For:
Essential Skills:

- Strong understanding of basic accounting and budgeting
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and financial software (e.g. Xero, MYOB)
- Excellent administrative skills, including data entry and scheduling
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and organisational abilities

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

- Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- GCSEs (A-C / 9-4) in English and Maths, or equivalent
- Previous experience in administrative and/or financial support roles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience using financial or accounting systems

Why Join the team£

- Be part of a team that supports vulnerable children and young people
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model
- Gain valuable experience in a public sector setting
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment

Call Emily on 01752 601116 for more information or click ''Apply Now'' to submit your application today!

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you haven''t heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion-but do keep an eye out for future roles with Pertemps!