The successful candidate will be a part of a small but passionate team, working in the Business Support Team at Equal Lives. Our mission is to remove disabling barriers and empower disabled people to live independent lives full of choice and control.
Our Business Support team encompasses all of the central functions that enable our services to support local disabled people as much as possible. We’re responsible for HR, marketing, fundraising and strategic direction.
Duties of the role include:
Keep HR software up to date ensuring documentation is appropriately stored and reviewed
Support the management team with minutes in HR related meetings
Provide consistent documentation templates and letters for staff relating to HR matters
Support managers with HR queries
Advertise, shortlist, interview and prepare induction timetables for recruitment
Work closely with the Business Support Team to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, and new P&P are created when required
Review P&P on a regular basis and make recommendations for managers on suggested changes
Create training guides for use during induction, working closely with the Business Support Officer
Provide basic HR advice and guidance to the management team in line with best practice
Work closely with the Business Manager to ensure the management team’s strategic plans can be implemented with minimal HR issues
Any other reasonable tasks as required by the organisation
Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
This apprenticeship is supported by the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Monthly classroom attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus)
Training Outcome:We will aim to make the HR Assistant position a permanent position after the apprenticeship, however there will often be other opportunities within the organisation for progression.Employer Description:We are Equal Lives. A disability rights organisation based in Norfolk and Suffolk. We exist to support people of any age who face disabling barriers and we are dedicated to making their voices heard. We are a user led organisation (ULO), meaning we are led by people who access care and support services themselves - with a strong majority of our board identifying as disabled.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, with a 30 minute lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Passion for learning,Wants to make a difference....Read more...
Supporting Learning & Development:
Support pre planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher
Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, and to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students
Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning
Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies
Support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs
Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
Undertake break supervision as required
Communication:
Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals
Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies / professionals
Sharing information:
Share information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professional as required
Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality
Participate in staff meetings
Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People:
Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ personal hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate
Administration/Other:
Prepare classroom materials and learning areas, and undertake minor clerical duties e.g. photocopying and displaying pupils work
Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies
Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations
Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities
Health & Safety:
Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure
Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment
Equalities:
Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values
Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Potential full-time job upon completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:At Greatwood we provide exciting learning opportunities for all our students both inside and outside the classroom, with a commitment to enriching our student’s lives with as many varied and exciting opportunities as possible. We offer a rich extra-curricular programme with opportunities to engage in sport, music and drama amongst many other areas. Sporting, cultural and artistic events, visits to places of educational interest, residential trips and fundraising activities all make our inspiring curriculum come alive. Together, these help our pupils to grow in self-confidence, develop their social skills and achieve their personal goals.
We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We offer access to a professional and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career. Each school in our Trust is unique and all of our primary and secondary academies are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.Working Hours :Term time only. Working week will be confirmed with employer if successful to interview.Skills: Written Communication,Verbal Communication,Able to build relationships,Good reading,Good writing,Good numeracy,Basic ICT skills,Creativity,Flexibility,Confidentiality,Ability to work in a team....Read more...
