Additional Learning Support Administrator (Full time, term time only)

There’s never been a more exciting time to join West Nottinghamshire College Group.  West Nottinghamshire College Group has grown from a local college to an international organisation with a reputation for dynamism and success.  The college group is made up of a number of separate companies all with education and training to the very highest level at their heart.  

We embrace and encourage all those who are driven to better themselves, achieve their goals and reach new heights. Outstanding resources combined with exceptional tutors and student support means that whatever your ambition, we can help you to achieve it.

Vision Business Support Services Ltd (VBSS) provides high-quality support services to all aspects of the college group. VBSS is a subsidiary company of West Nottinghamshire College and provides an important service and plays a pivotal part in the success of the college and creating an exceptional learner experience.

JOINING OUR JOURNEY

When you join our college, our staff have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

Pension Scheme
Occupational Health Service
Childcare Voucher Scheme
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
Staff Development days/week (July)
Free confidential counselling service
Staff recognition awards
Free car parking
On-site Butterflies Day Nursery (Derby Road)
On-site hair and beauty salon, Revive Spa, fine dining Refine Restaurant and Create Theatre

ABOUT THE TEAM

To complement our excellent Additional Learning Support (ALS) Team, we are seeking to appoint an ALS Administrator. You will be responsible for arranging and servicing all Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP) reviews to meet statutory deadlines and providing reports and administrative assistance for the efficient and effective management of the Student Support Coach Team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working with a high level of autonomy, you will co-ordinate all learners with EHCPs in both Foundation Studies and the wider college. This will involve liaison with ALS, Schools of Learning, Local Authorities, other professionals and young people and their parents/carers.  You will have recent, relevant understanding of additional needs as well as excellent organisational, administrative and secretarial skills.  You will have a working knowledge of office technology packages, including word processing applications, databases and spreadsheets.  Ideally, you will be qualified in Business Administration to Level 3. You will be responsible for collating all data to support the Student Support Coach Team and providing efficient and effective management of the service.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as you will be the first line of contact with internal and external partners regarding EHCPs including new, transfers and statutory annual reviews.  You should be flexible and adaptable, be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and maintain accuracy and quality of outcomes at all times.  You will be required to work on your own initiative as required as well as liaising with the ALS Manager and other professionals.

You should be willing to continuously update your professional development and undertake training in the use of learner administration systems, college procedures and legislative compliance in relation to duties undertaken.

It is essential that you have the ability to build positive relationships, displaying excellent communication, organisational skills and administrative skills, demonstrating a flexible and professional attitude.

The role will require you to embed the college’s values; working with Professionalism, taking Responsibility for your actions, and giving Respect to clients and colleagues alike.