SEND and Safeguarding Administrative Support in Ipswich

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more. We are looking for a dedicated, experienced and efficient administrator to join our academy team as administrative support to both the SEND and Safeguarding teams. This role is a key position; your work will involve supporting both staff and students in ensuring information is accurate, up to date and accessible to those who need it. The role involves working with confidential information and liaising with parents and outside agencies, so experience in these areas would be desirable.

You will be a reliable and hard-working team player with strong written and verbal communication skills, ideally with an understanding of working within education. The post is offered working 37 hours per week, 40 working weeks per year (term time plus personal development days).

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is an 11-16 secondary Academy situated in north-east Ipswich. As an Academy which has seen significant growth, we take pride in the high levels of support, care and challenge we offer all of our students. Endeavour students are warm, welcoming and willing to push themselves to succeed. Our staff are committed to providing a caring yet challenging environment in which young people can learn, develop and achieve to their full potential. We offer our students a broad enrichment programme which all staff are encouraged to participate in.

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is a member of the Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), and together we are committed to ensuring that all students are given the opportunity to succeed in education and in life.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the SEND and Safeguarding teams.
• Ensure information is accurate, up to date and accessible to staff, students and external parties as appropriate.
• Handle confidential information and liaise with parents and outside agencies.
• Support staff and students to maintain safe and effective learning environments.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Experience as an administrator, with ideally experience in education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate across multiple platforms.
• Reliability, flexibility and a proactive approach to work.
• Understanding of working within an educational setting is desirable.

Benefits and Additional Information:

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits.
• Support from a high performing team and access to Trust-wide subject network.
• An academy focused on staff wellbeing.
• Local Government Pension Scheme and on-site parking.

How to apply:

Please see the job description for further information. You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. Please contact hr@oeacademy.co.uk. If you want to work with a great team of staff and students, please apply before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Equality, Safeguarding and Compliance:

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered. All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online checks, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.