Administrator & Admin support to the SENDCo

Administrator & Admin support to the SENDCo

Salary scale point 5 (range 5-6)

Pattern of hours: Monday – Friday 8.00am - 4pm (can be flexible) with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day and an early finish of 3.30pm one afternoon each week

Term time only, plus 5 days - Actual salary £18468.20       

This is an exciting time in the school’s development. In January 2023, TSA was graded by Ofsted as a “Good” school, the first time in its history. It is pleasing that Ofsted have recognised the hard work of all staff, pupils and their families for making The Skipton Academy such a wonderful place to come and learn. It is even more pleasing that for the first time in recent memory, the school is completely full in Year 7 next year. It is fantastic that The Skipton Academy has now received this external confirmation of its strong, inclusive, comprehensive education offer for all families in Skipton and that there is a full choice of Good schools in the area for parents to choose from. The number of families choosing to send their children show that the improvements have lasted, and the school is continuing to build a legacy for the young people and families in Skipton.

PRIME OBJECTIVE OF THE POST

We are looking for a highly flexible, enthusiastic and motivated admin assistant to join our very busy support team. You should possess excellent computer skills including word and excel. You must have high attention to detail and demonstrate a discreet and confidential manner.

Your main duties will include assisting the school SENDCo with the effective administration of the SEND department and general administration duties for different areas within the school.

RESPONSIBLE TO THE OPERATIONS MANAGER THE POST HOLDER WILL:

Key accountabilities:

• Deliver administrative support to all stakeholders to include, but not exclusive to the SEND department

• Work cooperatively as part of the admin team, managing your own workload to meet demands and deadlines, ensuring the completion of tasks.

• Set up systems to ensure administration requests are carried out efficiently and accurately

• Liaise with students, parents and external agencies as and when required

• Liaise closely with external agencies in order to book and arrange appointments

• Send school comms/emails/letters

• Throughout school holidays, to share the monitoring of the admin inbox, forwarding messages to the most appropriate member of staff

• Supporting the administration and systems for Parents’/Tutor Evenings, Presentation Evenings and other events

• Primary school transition administration

• Take notes at meetings

• Provide cover at the school’s reception desk, as and when required, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment, including being the first back-up for incoming phone calls

• Play a key role in supporting the operations of the school as part of the Associate Staff Team

• School experience and systems would be an advantage

• To work as a member of the First Aid Team, recording into the whole school accident book

• To provide support at break/lunchtime on the tills.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A sound knowledge of all administrative supporting procedures

• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.

• The ability to work under extreme pressure and demands.

• Ambition and the capacity for hard work.

• Experience of working within a team and on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all

• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

• To support, uphold and contribute to the development of the Academy’s Equality policies and practices in respect of both employment issues and the delivery of services to the community.

General Accountabilities

• Be aware of the school’s duty of care in relation to staff, students and visitors and to comply with the health and safety policy at all times;

• establish and maintain positive, constructive and professional working relationships with staff, visitors, students, parents and other professionals of the school;

• be aware of and comply with the code of conduct, regulations and policies of the school;

• develop self within the post, undertaking training/appraisal as appropriate to ensure that relevant knowledge and skills are updated in order to support school development.

VARIATION IN ROLE

Given the dynamic nature of the role and structure of The Skipton Academy, it must be accepted that, as the Academy’s work develops and changes, there will be a need for adjustments to the role and responsibilities of the post. The duties specified above are, therefore, not to be regarded as either exclusive or exhaustive. They may change from time to time commensurate with the grading level of the post and following consultation with the post holder.

Probationary Period

All Support Staff new to The Skipton Academy will undertake a six month probationary programme.

Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement

The Academy’s Board of Governors is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply

As part of your online application in the Personal Statement section please explain:

How your skills, qualities and experiences make you a suitable candidate for this post.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 17 April 2023

Provisional interview date: Week commencing 17 April 2023 (TBC)

Moorlands Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school. The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment. All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome. All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.