Administrative Support Assistant - Pastoral at Maiden Erlegh School In Reading

About this Role

MaidenErlegh School in Reading is seeking an organised and professionalAdministrative Support Assistant - Pastoral to provide effective administrativesupport to our pastoral team.

This is avaried role supporting the Pastoral Manager, Heads of Year, behaviour team andsenior leaders. You will help ensure that pastoral and behaviour processes arewell organised, accurate and responsive, supporting colleagues to provideeffective pastoral care for students.

As a DisabilityConfident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their bestwhen applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application oradjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team byemailing [email protected] or calling 0118 929 6020.

Keyresponsibilities

• Provide administrative support for referrals to external agencies, maintaining detailed and accurate records.
• Coordinate the recording and monitoring of Alternative Provision.
• Support students in attending appointments.
• Provide daily cover within student services.
• Provide administrative support to the Pastoral Manager, Heads of Year, behaviour team and senior leaders in relation to behaviour.
• Maintain and monitor pastoral and safeguarding documentation, ensuring information is accurately stored and filed.
• Attend meetings as required and complete appropriate follow-up actions.
• Support and work collaboratively with the wider administration team.
• Produce regular pastoral performance data for senior leaders.
• Identify trends within pastoral data and **escalate** emerging issues.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies in support of students' pastoral care.
• Undertake First Aid training, if not already qualified, and respond to First Aid requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold data protection requirements at all times.

Theideal candidate

You willhave strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritiseyour workload and respond effectively to the needs of different stakeholders.You will be reliable, tactful and sensitive, with a clear understanding of theimportance of confidentiality when working with students and families.

You willbe able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team andwill have strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.Knowledge of MIS packages would be an advantage but is not essential. An NVQLevel 2 qualification or equivalent is required.

You willalso demonstrate a flexible approach to your work and a commitment todeveloping your knowledge and practice.

MaidenErlegh School in Reading (MER)

MaidenErlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondaryschool in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and studentwellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.

Staffvoice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The schoolbenefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diversestudent body who work hard and have high aspirations. A link to the school canbe found here

AboutMaiden Erlegh Trust

MaidenErlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire andOxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for everychild and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 studentsacross eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special andalternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We AimHigh, Be Inclusive andWork Together.These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all throughcollaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Throughthe Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professionallearning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadershipopportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that bringscolleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joiningour Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and valuesexpertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of youngpeople.

Furtherinformation about working with us, and insight from colleagues across theTrust, can be found here on our website.

Benefitsof Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staffwellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefitfrom a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :

• PensionScheme - Generousemployer contributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local GovernmentPension Scheme
• AnnualLeave - Generousentitlement, increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day's leave eachyear for a significant personal event
• ProfessionalDevelopment - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference andapprenticeship opportunities
• HybridWorking - Flexibleworking arrangements for eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resourcesand monthly perk points
• Wellbeingand Health - Freeflu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• EmployeeAssistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes
• MentalHealth First Aid Support
• Recognitionand Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• EmployeeReferral Scheme

Safeguarding

MaidenErlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfareof children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected toshare this commitment, follow local safeguarding policies and procedures andreport concerns appropriately.

Maiden ErleghTrust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references