SEND Admin Assistant

Connex Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a School Admin Assistant in Nottingham. This position involves managing pupil attendance, data management, and supporting staff training. The candidate must have experience with safeguarding and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive pay of up to £440 per week. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to the area. A commitment to professional development and training is essential.

Benefits

PAYE paid weekly

Access to Classroom Teacher Toolkit

Wellbeing programme

Career support and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong communication skills in both oral and written form.
• Willingness to engage in professional training.
• Ability to work under pressure and think on your feet.
• Ambitious with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage pupil attendance and data effectively.
• Assist staff training and general school administration.
• Support safeguarding policies and practices.
• Help maintain an efficient school environment.

Skills

Safeguarding

Pupil Attendance

Data Management

Education Health Care Plans

Staff Training

Receptionist Skills

Job description

SEND School Admin Assistant/ Pupil Progress/ Attendance Officer

Up to £440 Per week depending on Experience

To apply you must have the right to work in the UK

About The School

Connex Education are currently working in partnership with a Specialist SEND school in the centre of Nottingham, ideal for public transport.

Assignment Details

The person we are looking for will be able to ‘hit the ground running’ and have experience of school systems and procedures. This role can be 37hrs or 32.50 hours term time only. The candidate will need to be committed in working in an office. The role will be need you to have experience in Safeguarding, Pupil Attendance, Data Management, Education Health Care Plans, Staff Training, Admissions and general receptionist skills.

Benefits of working with Connex Education as Admin Asssistant

• PAYE paid weekly.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom. Progression opportunities and funded formal qualifications.
• A skills development manager to support your career goals.

Person Specification For Admin Assistant

• Have experience in similar role
• Have ability to work in a team
• Be able to work on your own
• Hold strong communication skills both orally and written
• Willing to undergo continual professional training
• Able to work under pressure effectively and ‘think on your feet’
• Ambitious and enthusiastic with a ‘can do attitude’ and good sense of humour
• Be able to commute to Nottingham and surrounding areas.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.