David Nieper Academy is an academy in the town of Alfreton, Derbyshire. A brand-new school building was opened in early 2017. A key aspect of our vision is our focus on applied learning within all subject areas and across year groups. We have seen an increase in student numbers within each year group and are currently over subscribed for Year 7; we are looking to build on this year on year. This is an immensely exciting time to be joining the academy and being a key driver in enhancing the academic and social achievement of our students.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Behaviour & SEND Admin Support with specific responsibilities in supporting the Pastoral Team and ensuring the prompt and effective administration of SEND paperwork and communications.

The successful candidate must be able to function well as part of a team and to work under their own initiative, have excellent written and communication skills, interpersonal and IT skills along with a ‘can-do’ attitude.  You will need to be highly organised and have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, showing initiative and acting proactively when required.

The Governing Body is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, so all staff appointments are subject to employment checks and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Candidates should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the Academy’s policies in relation to equality and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

It is an offence to apply for this role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please follow the below link to view the David Nieper Education Trust Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy  https://davidnieper.academy/about-us/academy-policies/

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Undertaking administrative duties within the Administration Team of the academy, working as part of the Pastoral & SEND teams under the leadership of the Assistant Head Pastoral & Inclusion.  To include:

·           The administration, communication and support of all matters relating to Behaviour & Rewards

·           The administration of all SEND communications and supporting paperwork

·           Supporting parents, visitors, and staff

·           Reception duties

General Responsibilities

Behaviour& Rewards

·         To contact parents informing them of individual students' rewards, behaviour, consequences or exclusions as part of effective lines of communication between the academy and home

·         To administrate the appropriate sanctions, liaising with leaders in relation to reintegration meetings, internal and external referrals, ensuring parental communication is at the forefront

·         Supporting parents and students in crisis, liaising with identified personnel

·         To provide the admin to support the detention system

·         To monitor the behaviour and progress of these students

·         Ensure the efficient processing of pupil exclusions working alongside Leaders to establish firm protocols for reintegration meetings and effective communication with parents and staff

·         To liaise with parents, outside agencies, education welfare and the police regarding confidential/sensitive information and complex issues

·         To provide information, reports, and analysis on student behaviour

·         Support the operation of the Inclusion Room by providing administrative support

·         Assist with student needs as appropriate during the academy day.

SEND Admin

·         To provide the administrative support/coordination for meetings such as Annual Reviews, Interim Reviews and ad hoc meetings including agenda preparation, collation of supporting papers, minute taking, production and distribution of minutes and any additional documentation

·         To undertake a comprehensive range of administrative services within the SEND department, ensuring that work is prioritised and deadlines are met.

·         To maintain SEND student records both electronic and paper files including records are archived in line with the ICO regulations.

·         To maintain, update and distribute documentation relating to SEND students including Pupil Passports and interventions.

·         To co-ordinate routine and non-routine communication on issues of a highly confidential and sensitive nature including parents and agencies such as other education establishments, health and other Local Authorities relating to SEND students.

·         To support in developing SEND administration procedures and practices, making recommendations as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Establish good working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations

·         Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the academy’s policies and procedures

·         Respect confidential issues linked to home/students/teacher/academy work

·         General administration work in a busy school office including reception cover

·         To operate office equipment eg. computers, photocopiers

·         Contribute to the team working of the office by supporting colleagues across the academy

·         Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy

·         Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and GDPR, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

·         Participate in training and other learning activities as required.

·         Other duties as may be reasonably required in agreement with the Headteacher

All duties and responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to David Nieper Academy’s Health and Safety Policy.

Post holders will be accountable for carrying out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to David Nieper Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Duties which include processing of any personal data must be undertaken within the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Guidelines (Data Protection Act 2018)

Benefits

·         Ongoing training, support and mentoring will be provided

·         Free access to Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

·         Free onsite Parking

·         Generous discount at the David Nieper Ltd factory shop