Administration Assistant – SEND (Maternity Cover)

We are looking to appoint a SEND Administrative Assistant to work within our Enhanced Resource Units (ERS).

Working under the direction and guidance of the Head of ERS, you will offer clerical and administrative support to the faculty. You will communicate effectively with students, parents and outside agencies, as well as other faculties within the Academy, to provide an effective administration service. You will also maintain effective SEND organisational systems and triage enquiries from inside and outside the Academy.

In this role, you will ensure a first-class professional response to a wide range of needs to create a positive and supportive impression of the Academy.

This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave where you will work 37 hours per week at 38.2 weeks, term time plus a September INSET day. The hours are 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00am to 3.30pm on Friday with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Vision & Aims – The de Ferrers Trust

The de Ferrers Trust is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. You will join a supportive, warm and friendly community and enjoy an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Access to a fully fitted fitness suite, located on-site at The de Ferrers Academy

Visits

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit, and this can be arranged by telephoning 01283 216837.

To Apply

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 216837 and ask to speak to the HR Team.

Click the ‘Quick Apply’ button to complete your application.

This is an open advert and will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early should we receive a high volume of applications.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.