Administrative Assistant

Buxton & Leek College is seeking a highly organised and discreet individual to provide top-tier confidential support to our Transition Manager. This role is crucial in managing diaries, producing reports, minuting meetings, and ensuring seamless operations for the Additional Learning Support/High Needs Team., Key responsibilities include coordinating meetings, handling sensitive communications, and maintaining meticulous records in line with the SEN Code of Practice. The ideal candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to safeguarding policies. You will assist in coordinating and minuting meetings, maintaining calendars, and organising documentation, work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals, and develop a thorough understanding of SEND processes and contribute to the improvement of administrative workflows.

This role demands excellent IT and organisational skills, a commitment to SEND, and the ability to clearly communicate with stakeholders. The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure is essential.

The successful candidate should have recent and relevant experience in an administrative role and a customer service environment. A minimum of GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4-9, A-C (or equivalent) is required.

Additional Qualities:

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing demands and priorities.
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Join us in supporting students and staff through effective administration. Apply today!

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About the College

As part of the University of Derby, Buxton & Leek College provides a supportive and dynamic place to work. The Additional Learning Support Team at Buxton and Leek College is seeking a SEND Administration Assistant to join our exceptional staff. We take pride in our college's dynamic, supportive, and ambitious culture, which we all contribute to and nurture.