Deadline is today

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 May 2024 at 10am

  • Date listed

    9 May 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£19,710.00 - £20,712.00 Annually (Actual) Salary is based on Grade C/D Scale Point 03-06 £22,737-£23,893 FTE

Administrative Assistant to the Behaviour Support Team job summary

This role is working within the Behaviour Support Team to support with all of the administrative needs of the team, where excellent organisational skills are essential in order to deal with the variety of tasks that need to be undertaken.

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (39 Weeks Per Year)

Position Type: Permanent

Line Manager: Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes)

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Administrative Assistant to the Behaviour Support Team to undertake a range of administrative duties.

The main duties of the role will include (but is not limited to):

  • Undertake work related to the behaviour area as directed by the Behaviour Lead on a daily basis

  • Maintain accurate records and track progress of work

  • Prepare routine correspondence (including suspension/exclusion letters and other associated paperwork)

  • Manage meeting rooms and deal with hospitality

  • Deal with arrangements for attending meetings and conferences

  • Use IT applications and databases effectively to deliver administrative tasks

  • Input and retrieve data using computerised systems

  • Collate and prepare information from a variety of sources

  • Liaise with the Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attitudes) regarding suspensions/exclusions and inclusions

  • Collate and distribute all documentation relating to suspensions/exclusions as directed by the Behaviour Support Team and/or Senior Leadership Team

  • Ensure efficient communication with Parent/Carers and relevant agencies with regard to suspensions/exclusions/inclusions

  • Enter the required information on the student database in line with the school’s Positive Behaviour policy

  • Prepare relevant information for the Governing Body and/or relevant committees in liaison with the Assistant Head (Behaviour and Attitudes)

  • Prioritise work to meet conflicting deadline


This post will suit someone who is/has:

  • professional and well organised

  • competent using a range of computer programmes (experience of using SIMS and/or ClassCharts would be helpful although not essential as training will be provided)

  • friendly and resilient

  • an excellent telephone manner

  • the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team, recognising when to seek support and advice

  • strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • have excellent written and oral communication skills

  • able to deal with matters sensitively and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information


Previous experience of working in a school is an advantage although not essential. If you think you have skills to offer, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Mrs D Brosnan on dbrosnan@arete.uk or 01609 773340.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Northallerton School & Sixth Form College

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
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School size
1061 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18

School location

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