Job Description

Becket Keys' students are passionate about their school and staff will tell you that this is an exciting and exceptional place to work - with an 'Outstanding' Ofsted judgementin every Ofstedinspection. The school offers a high-quality education in a caring, Christian environment in which each student is known,valuedand encouraged to achieve his/her individual potential. We are committed to outstanding academic performance and to fostering a love of learning in our students.

Main purpose:

Weare looking for a reliable and committed administrative assistant to support theSENCo(Special Educational Needs and Disability Co-ordinator) with daily administrative tasks relating to SEN.Currently the roleis a3days perweekposition.

You should be well-organised, resourceful,practicaland pro-active.  Experience of working within a schooladministrationenvironment would be an advantage, but not essential. The main duties are to provide a full administrative and secretarial service to the SEN Departments. The role could includeundertakingsomeclassroom-basedsupport work with students and lead group interventions. Therefore,some experience as a Learning SupportAssistantcould be an advantage.  You will also work closely with issuesregardingmany of our most vulnerable students - so your application shoulddemonstrateexperience with dealing with sensitive information and data.Download the SEN Administrative Assistant Job Profile for further information.

Thesuccessful candidate will be joining an exceptional, student focused team and therefore should be experienced in working in a professional manner asan initialpoint of contact for various enquiries from visitors, students, parents, externalagenciesand members of the public providing excellentpersonalcareand attention. 
Theappointee will be committed to ourhigh expectationsand core values - we welcome applications from colleagues irrespective of their faith or belief. However, we do ask for applicants to appreciate and respect the beliefs of others and have strong moral principles.

Staff of the school benefit from priority admission for their children. Our admissions policy effectively guarantees staff a place in the school for their children. With over 800 applications for our 150 places each year, this is a significantperk! In addition, staff will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme and laptop, childcare vouchers are available, and an excellent neighbouring provision offers discounted rates for staff members.

We are keen to appointadedicated colleaguewhoiseager to support our students to achieve in all aspects of their school life and who wantsto beakey contributorto our school's success.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need a full DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, which can be applied for once a job offer is made.

The school is committed to saferrecruitment,and the post will be subject to an enhancedDBS check.

Information about the School

Please visit our website: www.becketkeys.org