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Three Bridges are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic apprentice Receptionist to join our Special Educational Needs school. The ideal applicant will have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to work, good admin skills and enjoy working with young people. The role also includes providing practical support to students, staff and visitors. The role is full time and further information can be found on the Truro and Penwith College website or by contacting Liana Bray on 01872 561173. Closing date for applications is 18th March 2024.

Receptionist/Administrator Apprentice for Three Bridges Edu (247193) (getmyfirstjob.co.uk)

Every member of staff plays a significant part in the learners’ ability to achieve their full potential and positive outcomes. To do this we need to work collaboratively with multi-agencies and always as a team, which is essential to the learners’ success and achievement.

Our HLTA’s work in accordance with HLTA Standards: https://hlta.org.uk/hlta-standards/

HLTA’s provide support for learners with their special education needs, including their social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs by working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

HLTA’s will assist teachers in the planning, delivery and assessment cycle of a bespoke curriculum and the management of the learning space, including resource management and preparation.

HTLA’s contribute to the development of learning support staff.

Specialist area: ICT & Exams.

The HLTA will implement a specialism: ICT & Exams and support learners in their development of ICT skills. This includes providing effective resources and equipment, teaching and learning and being safe online.

The HTLA will also support the organisation and smooth running of examinations. Ensuring that the school is compliant before, during, and after examination periods, exercising a good understanding of the requirements and regulations placed on schools by both awarding bodies and the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ),

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To work with line manager to provide appropriate guidance, support, set boundaries and nurture the learners whilst they attend the school and any off-site provisions.
• To be adaptable and dynamic, always applying a person-centred approach.
• To support learners with their education, providing group and 1:1 support and/ or teaching and learning, as directed by the teacher.
• To follow and proactively implement the school’s safeguarding policy, including online safety.
• To follow all risk assessments and ensure learners are as safe as possible.
• Support social interaction between learners.
• Support learners when they are out of learning sessions.
• To regularly communicate with parents/ carers, as directed by line manager.
• To follow all relevant plans for learners e.g., IEP’S, EHCP’s, Behaviour plans, health plans. Reviewing these with the teacher.
• To undertake records required with accuracy and within agreed deadlines. Including written feedback on learners needs and educational reports, accreditations, as required. This includes verbal feedback and participation in meetings, as required.
• Record all safeguarding and incidents on the relevant systems.
• To lead by example, acting as an appropriate positive role model to all learners remembering that our young people are vulnerable and impressionable.
• Support teachers to best meet the needs and requirements of the learner’s education. Including planning and preparing lesson with teachers, implementing an assess, plan, do, review cycle. Supporting the review of lesson plans/ schemes of work.
• To be always professional, towards both the learners, staff, parents/ carers, and professionals or visitors.
• Be consistent in your approach and have a firm, yet fair manner.
• To be reflective, always striving to improve your practice.
• Be creative in your approach and open to new ideas.
• Contribute towards new strategies and approaches, ensuring you exhaust all available routes of support to the learners.
• To be flexible and adaptable depending on the day-to-day requirements of the school.
• Understand the regulations and requirements of examinations held by the school.
• Comply with all JCQ and awarding body regulations and keep up to date with any changes to these and participate in relevant training, as required.
• Work with the line manager to ensure appropriate access arrangements and reasonable adjustments for learners.
• Carryout administrative duties under the direction of line manager, e.g., registration of candidates for all examinations, exam fees.
• Adhere to the confidentiality and GDPR policy, storing and sharing information securely and safely.

Health and Safety:
• Always working safely and hygienically within health and safety guidelines and policies.
• To report any health or safety concerns to the appropriate person.
• To ensure the school and learning spaces are kept clean and tidy and that resources are appropriate, safe, checked and prepared effectively.
• To undertake food hygiene certificate and implement all food hygiene legislation.
• Dress in accordance with the School Dress Code.
• To be aware of the daily first aider and adhere to the First Aid policy.
• Support the school’s online safety lead.

Partnership Working:
• Sustain and develop positive working relationships with all areas of the school.
• Implement/monitor and contribute to joint initiatives as required.
• Celebrate and share success with learners, colleagues, and parents/carers.
• Work effectively with our IT providers.

Equality and Diversity:
• Ensure equality in the workplace regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or religious belief.
• Support people to express their individuality and uniqueness in all areas of life.

General:
• To act as an ambassador, always representing the school positively at events and meetings.
• To undertake continuous professional development.
• To uphold the values and ethos of the school.
• To undertake such duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent with the role as may be required from time to time by management.
• Follow Melrose education and school policies and procedures, paying particular attention to safeguarding, confidentiality & health and safety.
• To attend staff meetings as directed by line manager.
• To attend regular supervision sessions with line manager.
• Undertake any relevant training as identified including individual and group training, INSET days as directed.

Qualifications and experience required for this role: See Person Specification

Closing date for this application is 3rd June 2024