We are seeking to recruit a SEND Admin Apprentice, who will work towards achieving their Level 3 qualification. The role will involve providing efficient administrative and clerical support to the SEND department and SENDCO, under the direction of the Senior SEND Administrator.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Daily management of incoming post; scanning, filing and disseminating as appropriate.
Recording and issuing of SEND passes.
Oversee and maintain school proformas for SEND staff to access.
Ensure SEND teaching materials, assistive technology, and stationery are organised, tidy, and fully stocked at all times.
Keep staff areas tidy and presentable.
Keep student areas tidy and presentable, and support with displays where needed.
Provide administrative support for SEND meetings (internal and external), taking notes and locating files and other information as requested.
Type up notes of meetings and SEND Reviews etc, in order to ensure all records are kept up to date and accurate, so supporting the education of our students with SEND.
Maintain accurate files and records of students with SEND.
Complete administration of student referrals to outside agencies, including gathering feedback from teachers and wider staff.
Take initial enquiries from parents/carers and outside agencies; record clearly and communicate with appropriate staff.
Communicate information as required to parents/carers.
Liaise with parents/carers about appointments and meeting times.
Ensure all information about students with SEND is recorded and filed correctly so that it is available to teaching staff to support teaching and learning.
Request and share information about student progress, including updating student pen portraits.
Collate data for SEND students as and when required.
Training schedule
Virtual training - remote learning.
Essential qualifications
Ability to meet the entry requirements of the Level 3 apprentice course attached to this apprenticeship and to attend and undertake the studying and course work required to complete the course.
Educated to at least GCSE standard in:
English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Mathematics (grade A * - C / 9 - 4)
3 other subjects (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to prioritise
Time management
Confidentiality
Rainhill High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosing & Barring Certificate and online searches as part of our Safer Recruitment & Selection Procedures.
