Administration / LIFT Officer Tonbridge and Malling Specialist Teaching Learning Service Parttime

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Start Date: As soon as possible Pay: Kent Range 5 Part Time Administration / LIFT Officer 25 hours per week - Term Time only Kent Range 5 - £19,723- £20,893 gross per annumpro-rata TEMPORARY 1 YEAR CONTRACT Do you want to be a part of a committed andsuccessful team who are dedicated to "making a difference" to children andyoung people with SEND, their families and professionals who work with themTonbridge and Malling STLS is one of twelve DistrictSTLS teams in Kent and is committed to providing advice and training to supportsettings and schools to help improve the outcomes for children and young peoplewith SEND. The service operates within mainstream schools and Early Yearssettings in the Tonbridge and Malling District. We are commissioned by KentCounty Council and employed by and based at Nexus School. A solution-focusedapproach is at the heart of all that we do to improve inclusive practice.We are seeking an enthusiastic, resourceful andcomputer literate Administration Officer who will manage the LIFT (LocalInclusion Forum Team) aspect of the Tonbridge and Malling Specialist Teachingand Learning Service referral process. The successful candidate will need to bea team player and can use initiative to support staff in a busy office and ifpossible have experience of working within a school environment or educationalsetting. The successful candidate will possess excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritise theirworkload. Applicants should have administration experience and be computerliterate and have worked with MS Word, Outlook, Publisher and Excel. Experiencewith management information systems is desirable but training will be provided.Applicants should have an excellent and confident telephone manner. You will be an efficient, calm and organisedindividual with the ability to work under pressure and be able to demonstrate ahigh level of administrative skills including dealing with confidential andsensitive material. It is essential that the successful applicant will have awillingness to learning new skills and procedures and you will be required toobserve confidentiality protocols at all times and be GDPR. Candidates called for interview will be required tocomplete a Word and Excel task. Nexus School is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff toshare this commitment. Closing Date: 07/06/2021 at 08:00 Interviews: TBC Information about the school The School where Excellence meets OpportunityNexus is an ambitious school for children and youngpeople aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs, many of whom have adiagnosis of autism. In September 2017, we moved into an amazing state of theart multi-million pound purpose built school, complete with woodland walk andlife skills house based in South Tonbridge. We are situated just off the A21and have a large staff car park. However, we are also only a 15-20 minute walkfrom Tonbridge Station. In addition, we opened a Satellite Provision based atWouldham All Saints Church of England Primary School in September 2018.Nexus invests in employing the best staff and intraining them to achieve. We strive to engage staff who are self-motivated,professional and ambitious. We are members of KASS (Kent Association of SpecialSchools) which comprises of 24 special schools across Kent and are also part ofthe Collaborative Learning Alliance of Special Schools (CLASS) Multi-teachingSchool Alliance. We are looking for exceptional people to join ourteam who are able to demonstrate belief in our school culture and ethos; have apassion for working with children and young people with special needs as wellas creativity and energy. In return, we are able to offer friendly,enthusiastic and delightful pupils and a committed, supportive and motivatedstaff team who are dedicated in providing the best education and support.We have high expectations for our pupils, strivingto ensure that they all achieve their maximum potential; celebrating differenceand encouraging curiosity and creativity. We work hard to ensure that theirindividual needs, interests and abilities are met and that they are resilientand make positive life choices. This is a wonderful opportunity to join the schoolat a very exciting time as we continue to expand our provision and pupilnumbers. The school is committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of our children and all posts are subject to an enhancedDBS disclosure. Our School and all its personnel are committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject toan Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.KTJ1