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Admin Assistant (Inclusion) is a key role in the delivery of additional needs provision and alternative provision.  The primary role is to manage and coordinate key services on behalf of vulnerable learners and their families, to ensure the best possible provision leading to the best possible outcomes for our students.   

As our Admin Assistant (Inclusion), you will: 

• Form positive relationships with families and partner organisations to support genuine collaboration and partnership working.  
• Communicate regularly with families, partner providers and external agencies to safeguard vulnerable learners, support SEND Annual Reviews and quality assure alternative provision placements.   
• Maintain and organise important documentation, update online records and track the contributions of colleagues towards ensuring the best possible provision for students.   
• Undertake limited student facing roles.  For example, as part of a team supervising students at breaktime or supporting a lesson in a classroom where required. 

In addition, you will: 

• Safeguard the welfare of all students following the school’s Safeguarding Policy. 
• Model positive values and attitudes at all times and to promote the school’s three personal development priorities: engagement, resilience and building positive relationships. 
• Undertake such duties as the Principal may reasonably require. 

We are looking for individuals who have the following knowledge, qualifications and experience (preferred): 

• Educated to at least GCSE Level with excellent standards of Maths and English. 
• Excellent communication skills supporting relationships with a variety of stakeholders. 
• ICT Skills (the school uses Microsoft 365). 
• Experience of working with students and/or young people. 
• Experience ensuring the safeguarding of children. 

• Experience of managing/supervising the work of others. 
• Experience in a school setting. 

About Us 

The Centre School is an SEMH Special School. We provide education for approximately 130 students from across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas. We share a site with Cottenham Village College and are significantly over subscribed.  We work tirelessly as a team to support the young people on our roll ensuring that the vast majority are able to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. 

Being part of this team is rewarding work, but it does require resilience and positivity. We cater for a wide range of need, and work with young people that have struggled in mainstream schools for whatever reason. The school is well supported by the Trust and manages students effectively and creatively.  The school is recognised for its effective work with parents and carers. 

From September 2020 The Centre School became an 11-18 provider and has the use of an impressive Sixth form building. This is a hugely exciting time to be joining the school. We are constantly seeking to develop our curriculum and to increase the range of qualifications our young people can achieve. Our aim is to enable them to move successfully into a range of provisions at either 16 or 18. 

In return, we can offer you: 

• A dynamic, exciting workplace with outstanding colleagues. 
• Comprehensive induction, with support and training. 
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement. 
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 
• The opportunity to work part-time during term time. 
• Continued professional development and further training and career opportunities. 
• Free on-site parking. 

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.  

Interested in applying? 

If this is a role you are interested in, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role. 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks. 

All queries should be directed via email to office@astreacentreschool.org