Administrative Assistant - SEND

VACANCY FOR Administrative Assistant

Salary: Grade 6, Points 7-12 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale. £22,369 – £24,496 full-time equivalent. Actual Salary £11,633 – £12,379.

Hours of work: Part time 22.5 hours per week (to be worked over 4 or 5 days), 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week).

We are now looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant within our SEND Team who shares our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidate as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and be part of our wider Meridian Trust family.

The Successful candidate will provide efficient administrative support to the Special Educational Needs department, by collating, monitoring and providing statistical data required. As well as expert support in terms of the development of ICT administrative and data systems across the SENDV team.

 The Opportunity

· Manage the Statutory Annual Review process in SIMs including creating and sharing documentation to statutory timescales with professionals and parents

· Provide collation and statistical analyses of data in a variety of formats, maintaining and updating student personnel data

· Provide support and cover to the SEND team as needed

· With the SENCo be a point of contact with the LA to facilitate student admissions and transitions for SENDV

· Creating and maintaining accuracy of, termly/day to day timetable and teaching group changes as required

· Making changes to the SEN timetable, any curriculum, set lists and student details weekly by checking current information and daily recording and sharing cover with the team and teaching staff

· Maintaining and reviewing SEN provisions in SIMs

· Keeping up-to-date with MIS SEN modules and assisting in the development and application of new technology for pupils

· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents/carers.

The ideal candidate

· Good educational background with strong administrative skills

· Understanding of the education system and a good knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

· Able to make positive relationships with children, working closely with pupils who are finding learning difficult

· Able to work closely with the wider school community in the development of provision for pupils with SEND

· Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative

· Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues

· Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent time keeping

Benefits of working for us include:

· A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion

· A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals

· A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported

· Well-motivated and engaged students and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff

· A commitment to leadership, innovation, staff progression - we are passionate about retaining good staff - and partnership working, as part of our family of schools

· An induction programme for all new staff

· Weekly training sessions and staff meetings to ensure effective communication

· Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions

· Staff social activities, including staff fitness and wellbeing sessions

· Ample free on-site car parking in a city location

· As a member of the CMAT Trust, there is potential to be promoted and/or work across a number of schools in a close geographical area

· Eyecare vouchers       

· Cycle to work scheme       

· Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       

· Free tea and coffee making facilities       

· Generous sick pay and annual leave

In 2019 Ely College was rated as GOOD with OUTSTANDING leadership and management. This comes just three years after joining CMAT and is an accurate reflection of all the hard work and dedication that staff have put in to transforming the college over the last three years.

Our vision is to ensure every student receives an inspiring education which will equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed beyond the classroom. We have an unwavering focus on progress, which is underpinned by a strong partnership with parents and the community ensuring that our students are a credit to the College. Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust is a success story that continues to grow and part of their success is down to the ability to Recruit, Develop and Retain the very best staff.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Monday 11th December

Interviews to take place shortly after.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.