Job Title: Administrative Assistant – SEND
Company: The Ruth Gorse Academy
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1HW
What skills and experience we’re looking for
The Ruth Gorse Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague for the role of Administrative Assistant – SEND. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy, the successful candidate will be expected to provide comprehensive administrative support to the SEND department, requiring discretion and confidentiality. To take responsibility for specific tasks without the direct involvement of the SENCo.
Potential applicants should have:
- GCSE A* – C / 9 – 4 (or equivalent) in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Excel.
- Experience of working in an office environment.
What the school offers its staff
As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:
- Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
How to Apply;
f you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at recruitment@ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk or call us on 0113 253 1600.
If you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
