Vacancies

ADMINISTRATION & STUDENT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GRADE 4)

We are growing our admin team still further and have another vacancy for an Administration & Student Services Assistant!

These are ideal roles for people of all ages, who just really want to work in a school and with children and young people. The roles are entry level at Grade 4 (which is currently £11.18 per hour – with a pay rise pending). After probation period we will look to progress successful candidates to a Grade 5 role and taking on more responsibilities.

Alder Grange is a fabulous school – and our support teams are at the heart of the school – no day is the same, and at times the workload is immense – but we’re a good team and we work as a team to prioritise and get the job done. There is no such thing as “not my job” – we all muck in – from writing policy documents and organising school trips to providing PA services, First Aid, and reception and photocopying duties. We love flexible working, and if your preference is to work part-time, just let us know on your application. We prefer that you would work full days (0830-1600), but would try to accommodate all requests. Still interested? Then complete the application form attached (also available through the LCC School Jobs Portal) and get it to us asap! If you want to chat about the role first, please give Paul a call.

You might be thinking that you’d love to work in a school, but can’t afford to just work 41 weeks per year – we do also pay you holiday pay! So in total you will be paid for 47.36 weeks per year. But if you want to work more – overtime can be worked during school holiday periods (except Christmas break – we all take a break at Christmas)

Please be aware that we are committed to safeguarding our pupils above all else, and will complete rigorous checks throughout the application and interview process, including but not limited to online searches. Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be scrutinised throughout the selection process for the post that you have applied for.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

You must have GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
First Aid
Please see candidate pack for full details

Desirable Qualifications

Please see candidate pack

Essential Experience

You must love working under pressure and be confident and kind in dealing with people.

Desirable Experience

Great if you have worked in a school before – but not essential. For someone with school experience we will fast track the probation period to allow a move to Grade 5 as soon as possible.

Application Form

Candidate Pack

Please send completed applications to bursar@aldergrange.com

For an informal discussion please contact Paul or Justine at school via 01706 223171

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

TEACHING ASSISTANT – LEVEL 2 (2023)

Under the SENDCO and teachers clear guidance, in respect of their work with individuals or small groups, to support the education, personal and social development of pupils in the class including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs and to establish positive relationships with pupils and assist them to complete structured learning activities. The role would be to ensure pupils remain on task and to report progress to the teacher.

In addition to the following duties, the post holder may be required to undertake any of the duties normally associated with a lower graded Teaching Assistant post.

Support for Pupils

Under the clear guidance of the class teacher to implement structured learning activities and to assist individual/group of pupils to complete tasks.

To undertake activities to assist in monitoring the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
To develop positive relationships with pupils to assist pupil progress and attainment.
To assist in the devising of pupil’s individual targets and their monitoring and review.
Support pupils as part of a planned inclusion programme
To assist in the development of varying skills that support pupils’ learning.
To assist in the specific medical/care needs of pupils when specific training has been undertaken.

Support for the Teacher

To assist in the monitoring/recording of pupil progress and developmental needs.
To assist in the production of learning resources.
To undertake routine classroom administrative tasks including the maintenance of records.
To assist in pupil supervision and assist in the management of pupil behaviour.
To provide information to the class teacher to assist in the planning of work programmes.
To liaise with the school’s nominated person in respect of pupil absence.
To assist with the arrangements for out of school learning activities including the administration of work experience.
To provide clerical and administrative support including the collection and recording of money.
Administer routine tests, assist in the invigilation of exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work.

Support for the School

To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place.
To support the promotion of positive relationships with parents, carers and outside agencies.
To work within school policies and procedures.
To attend staff training as appropriate.
To take care for their own and other people’s health and safety.
To be aware of the confidential nature of issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school work.

Support for the Curriculum

To assist the delivery of educational and developmental work programmes.
To support the use of ICT in learning activities.