Administrative Support (Student Support)

Administrative Assistant (Student Support)

Full Time, 36 hours per week, Term Time Only, Fixed Term Contract to 31st July 2025

Grade 4 SCP 5-6 £22,736 - £23,162 (£19,883 - £20,255 per annum)

Ashton Sixth Form College is privileged to have wide and extensive student support system designed to help young people overcome any challenges they may face during their time at college. The service includes our tutorial programme, Inclusive Learning, our Bursary and Attendance Officer as well as our counselling service and health and wellbeing offer. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified, enthusiastic Administrative Assistant with a flare and passion for working with young people towards improving themselves. The post holder will liaise closely with Senior Tutor Managers, Senior Tutors and Teachers in order to support and inspire students to achieve their full potential.  One such support mechanisms is our Study Plus system, which provides an opportunity for students to conduct independent work in a designated area with a Senior Tutor and Administrative Assistant available for supervision. Teachers and Senior Tutors may refer students to Study Plus for additional support in order to catch up on work, tests, or any other study-related tasks. The post holder will play a significant role in coordinating these support sessions as well as other duties as described in in the job description. We are delighted that you are interested in joining our dedicated and committed student services team and would welcome an application from suitable candidates.

Closing date for applications:           24th November 2024 midday   

Interviews to take place:                 3rd December 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

If you have any queries about the application process, please contact hr@spt.ac.uk.

Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.