Job Title: Apprentice Administrative AssistantGrade: Minimum wage for ageReporting To: Administration Manager
Purpose of the Role:
To provide high-quality administrative support to the school’s administration teams, ensuring the efficient and smooth operation of daily administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
Receive, sort, and distribute incoming mail, as well as prepare and dispatch outgoing mail
Provide effective administrative support to the reception, finance, student services, pastoral care, and attendance teams
Create and maintain documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel for daily administrative tasks
Perform filing, typing, scanning, and reprographic duties to meet the school's needs
Handle sensitive and confidential information, including accurate data entry
Operate the switchboard and manage telephone inquiries
Maintain and update manual and computerized records using management information systems (SIMS)
Assist with the organisation and support of various events and meetings
Address student inquiries and manage lost property
Provide assistance with student-related events to ensure smooth operations (e.g., school photos, vaccinations)
Provide cover for other members of the administrative team as needed throughout the day
Undertake additional administrative tasks as required, in line with the responsibilities of the role
Support for the School:
Adhere to and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.Contribute to the overall ethos and objectives of the school
Participate in training, learning activities, and performance development as required
Attend and actively participate in meetings as required
Undertake any other duties as necessary, commensurate with the responsibilities and grade of the post
Demonstrate flexibility in working arrangements and in the allocation of duties to support the achievement of school objectives and the development of an effective team
Person Specification:
Good numeracy and literacy skills, ideally to a minimum of GCSE grade 4/C
Proficient in the use of ICT software packages
Ability to operate relevant office technology and equipment
Strong keyboard and data entry skills
Skills and Attributes:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to relate well to both children and adults
A flexible approach to tasks and responsibilities
Enthusiasm for meeting the information and service needs of staff and students
Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding the roles and responsibilities of others, as well as one's own position
Proactive in identifying personal training and development needs, and a willingness to participate in professional growth opportunities
Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
After completing a business administration apprenticeship, you can progress to roles like office manager, executive assistant, or pursue further studies in business management, potentially leading to management or senior support positions
Employer Description:As a school we are extremely proud of our badge, you will see it everywhere around the school. We are proud because it sums everything that we believe in. The motto on the badge says ‘Ut Fili Lucis Fiatis’ and it means ‘to become children of the light’, and that is the reason we exist as a school. We believe that every young person who walks through our doors has enormous potential. Our staff work hard to help students to reach their best and become enlightened, or as our motto says, become children of the light.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Providing an excellent range of activities that ensures that the child learns whilst having fun
Providing challenging and stimulating activities for all children appropriately
Supporting children’s learning and development, including supporting planning and observations
Preparing and maintaining the environment and resources for the children
Preparation of food for breakfast, snack and afternoon tea
Supporting children’s self-help needs
Being creative and enthusiastic
Following safeguarding rules Undertaking First Aid training as required
Undertaking training as appropriate to meet any changes in standards or appropriate legal requirements as required
Ensuring that all Health and Hygiene requirements are always adhered to
Training:
You will gain an NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification at the end of the course
All training is completed remotely via teams, your tutor will be there to support you throughout and visit your setting
Online remote training sessions will take place every month or so
You will complete your Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Training Outcome:
After completion, you will develop into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a permanent position upon successful completion
There is also the potential to go into other childcare orientated roles e.g. social work
Employer Description:We are a family run Children's Day Nursery offering services for childcare 0 - 5 years. Our expert staff have an abundance of experience in caring for teething babies, mastering sleep routines, potty training toddlers, managing emotions and getting children ready for school.Working Hours :Apprentices are required to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of the business. Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...