Administrative Support Assistant (within the Learning Support Department)

Teaching Vacancies; Wealden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wealden seeks a dedicated support staff member to help manage administrative tasks for the department. The role involves ensuring resources are in place for smooth operations and may offer contact opportunities with families and agencies for those interested in special educational needs. The organization emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding children and adheres to strict recruitment processes, making this position integral to the student experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department with daily tasks and planning.
• Ensure admin and resourcing for effective department functioning.
• Provide contact with families and outside agencies for candidates interested in special educational needs.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will join an established team of educational staff and will work to ensure there is admin and resourcing in place to support the effective and efficient running of the department. They will support the Head of Department with daily tasks and planning and preparation for the department as a whole. No experience of special educational needs is required as the role is admin based; however, for candidates with an interest in this area it would provide opportunities for contact with families and outside agencies which would enhance the successful candidate's understanding.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you an opportunity to join a highly welcoming, friendly and dedicated support staff team. The support staff at Heathfield Community College are an integral cog in the workings of the College. Roles vary across the site including administration, classroom support, department specific technicians, pastoral support, site staff and cleaners. Every role is important and Heathfield Community College believes the work the support staff carry out is extremely valuable. By working together and doing the best we can do, the team help to make sure that our students are safe, happy and ready to achieve.

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.