Learning Support Administrator

Learning Support Administrator

To commence: 4th September 2023

Salary: SP4 (£21,103 to £22,716 depending on experience)

Salary will be pro-rated over 40 weeks a year and 25 hours a week

Closing date: 22nd June 2023

Responsible to: Head of Learning Centre and Office Manager

Person Specification

·        Commitment to supporting the distinctive nature of a Catholic school

·        Good levels of literacy and numeracy

·        Experience of procedures for a range of general office activities

·        Competence with a range of ICT packages including SIMS, Microsoft Word and Excel

·        Genuine desire to work for the good of young people

·        Ability to work effectively with a range of staff and parents

·        Ability to work in an environment where work is regularly interrupted

·        Ability to manage resources efficiently

·        Excellent organisation skills

·         High level of initiative

·         Excellent communication skills

·        Commitment to working as a team player

·        Boundless enthusiasm and a positive outlook

·         Capacity to work very hard under pressure

·         Personal integrity and the drive to do what is best for the students

·         Sense of humour

·         Commitment to ensuring that Salesian School and particularly the Learning Centre offer first class provision

Responsibilities

Learning Support Administrator

·        Ensure welcoming and dynamic front of house reception

·        Work as part of the Learning Support team

·        Manage diaries for Learning Support staff

·        In-putting, retrieving and analysing data relating to student performance and attendance

·        Communicating with parents, carers, staff, students and external agencies as appropriate

·        Work with Learning Support Leads with regards to Access Arrangements

·        To support in organisation of CP training events

·        Tracking data as directed by SENDCos

·        Carrying out any other related tasks as designated by SENDCos

General

The position is based within a busy school. The post holder will also be expected to perform general administrative functions as defined and directed by line manager, some of which are listed below:

·        Produce lists, information and data as requested by staff or external agencies

·         Deal with enquiries either by telephone or face-to-face and sign in visitors

·         Assist with arrangements for school visits and events for example coach bookings

·        To carry out filing duties in both electronic and paper form

Pastoral Care

·        To deal with or report, to the nearest member of the teaching staff, incidents of behaviour that fall below expectation or concerns for a students’ welfare

Continuing Professional Development

·        To take responsibility for personal professional development, in conjunction with the line manager, keeping up-to-date with developments related to school efficiency, which may lead to improvements in the day-to-day running of the school

Other

·        To undertake any other duties, commensurate with the grade, as reasonably requested by the Office Manager and Headteacher

·        To undertake administration in regards to Safeguarding and Child Protection particularly around the storing and sharing of files for incoming and departing students.

The Salesian community is dedicated to ensuring our young people are able to go out into the world prepared for life beyond the school gates. All members of our teaching body are expected to contribute to this development through our PSHE curriculum. Whether that be delivering lessons as a tutor, covering lessons, to adding your own expert knowledge to enhance our curriculum. All teaching staff are committed to the development of the individual, to build happy, safe and successful citizens in modern Britain.

Salesian School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS checks will be sought prior to appointment