Data & Insights Analyst Assistant
Aurora Summerfields School, Wilmslow, SK9 2GH28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
19 December 2025
Closing date
16 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- IT support
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Salary: £26,665.60- £28,849.60
Data & Insights Analyst Assistant job summary
Group Data & Insights Analyst Assistant
Location: Remote/Home-based
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours pw
Salary: £26,665.60- £28,849.60
Due to the continued growth of The Aurora Group we are currently looking for a Group Data & Insights Analyst Assistant. You will support the Data and Insights Analyst in development of a range of business intelligence initiatives.
The Role:
You will be working under the direction of the Data and Insights Analyst to:
- Develop and code data systems such as PowerBi to receive and present data in an understandable format which serves business need.
- Support migration of data when moving from one system to another, work with providers and customers to determine most effective, efficient and safest way of doing this while maintaining data integrity and access to sites.
- Work with sites as part of a change management program to ensure this aspect is completed.
- Maintain system access by assigning/removing roles to/from users to ensure appropriate system access and data privacy.
- Support with develop dashboards/governance reports/KPI reporting/groups/roles based on requests.
- Identify issues and make recommendations for improvement of system functionality.
- Pro-actively identify user issues and resolve and/or report to line manager for resolution.
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the team when required, please see attached full job description for more details.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
- Experience of using and supporting management information systems
- Desirable to have worked with analytic systems previously, i.e. PowerBi or equivalent BI tools.
- High level of literacy and numeracy.
- High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office packages such as PowerBi, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Fabric or equivalent systems and interest in and ability to learn other systems and packages.
- Programming Knowledge/Experience ideally in Spark/Python/SQL is desirable.
- Knowledge of the differences in file types and when to use them (Excel, CSV, JSON, PARQUET, etc...) is desirable.
- Knowledge of the differences in Visuals and when to use them (Line, Bar, Pie, Histogram, etc...)
- Experience of using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, etc...)
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to work autonomously and on own initiative.
- High levels of interpersonal ability with excellent written and verbal communication
- High levels of confidentiality and ability to deal with all matters in line with data protection including ability to decline sharing of information without authority.
What’s on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
- Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
- Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
- Enhanced Annual Leave
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced Pension
- Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
- Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
- Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)
How to Apply:
You can apply online by completing our online application form.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Aurora Summerfields School
- School type
- Special school, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 40 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Aurora Summerfields School website
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