Pupil Administrator

Pupil Administrator

Location: Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £12.15ph - £13.14ph (Actual annual salary - £21,709.61 - £23,478.54) dependant on experience   

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time only

Start date: 1st October 2024

Aurora Rowan School

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire is due to open in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with Moderate to Severe Learning and Specific Learning Disabilities needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

We are a passionate team that put the opportunity to provide the best possible outcomes for our children and young people in their preparation for adult life at the centre of all we do and all our decision making. The support we will provide enables each of our students to engage and progress at their own level within a learning environment designed to help them achieve their full potential as they reach adulthood.

We are currently looking to recruit a Pupil Administrator to join our expanding team and work alongside the Senior Administrator and School Business Manager to aid the smooth running of the school. 

Key Duties:

• To be a point of contact for enquiries and referrals from Aurora commissioning and placements team.
• To manage the admissions paperwork for all new pupils.
• Liaise with parents, staff and outside agencies with regards to all pupil related meetings, visits, etc., including arranging Review Meetings and to take accurate minutes at meetings as required.
• To liaise with the Designated Person for Child Protection regarding any concerns for pupil welfare.
• Maintain the Schools information system with pupil & family details.
• Ensure that all registers are up to date and follow up any unexplained absences.
• General administration to type correspondence or documents as requested by other members of staff.
• Monitoring school emails and forwarding / answering as appropriate. 
• Covering Reception and telephone, welcoming visitors – ensuring correct procedures are followed.

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Aurora Rowan School when required.

For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment team liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good level of literacy and numeracy (at least 5 GCSEs [or equivalent] above C to include English and Maths).
• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role. (Preferably in a school setting)
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint (desirable) and ability to use range of databases once trained.
• Accurate typing, touch typing essential.
• Organised, good time management.
• Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks.
• High levels of interpersonal ability with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work as part of a team but also to work alone.
• Ability to be discreet, confidential and reliable.
• Experience of SEN children/young adults desirable.

How to apply:

You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on 07918 585258 / liz.hudson@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.