Overview
Job Description
Salary: £27,254 – £28,598 pro rata
Hours per week: 24 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 1 September 2025
Performance & Information – Shaping Stronger Communities for Better Outcomes
We have the opportunity for a Children’s Services Information Assistant to join the Performance and Insights team within the People Directorate. This is a 24 hour a week position split evenly over Monday – Friday.
The main function of this role is to support the collection of statutory returns across both Families and Childrens and Education & Skills Services. This includes the DfE School census which happens three times a year and attainment assessment collections which happen on an annual basis. This role assists in the logging and tracking of children missing from education, completing data checks and updating records as required to support the analysts in the team.
You will be educated to A level standard or equivalent and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications. You will have experience in and be confident in handling very large quantities of data. It would be advantageous though not essential to have knowledge of requirements of statutory returns relating to schools.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a good understanding of data protection issues. You will be confident in working with staff across all levels of the organisation, in the Council and externally in schools, DFE and other authorities.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Shell Corden, Team Manager – Performance (Children), at Shell.corden@wiltshire.gov.uk .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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