Administrative Support Assistant - Pastoral

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is seeking an organised and professional Administrative Support Assistant - Pastoral to provide effective administrative support to our pastoral team.

This is a varied role supporting the Pastoral Manager, Heads of Year, behaviour team and senior leaders. You will help ensure that pastoral and behaviour processes are well organised, accurate and responsive, supporting colleagues to provide effective pastoral care for students.

As a Disability Confident employer, we want to ensure everyone can perform at their best when applying to work with us. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the selection process, please contact our People Team by emailing hr@maidenerleghtrust.org or calling 0118 929 6020.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for referrals to external agencies, maintaining detailed and accurate records.
• Coordinate the recording and monitoring of Alternative Provision.
• Support students in attending appointments.
• Provide daily cover within student services.
• Provide administrative support to the Pastoral Manager, Heads of Year, behaviour team and senior leaders in relation to behaviour.
• Maintain and monitor pastoral and safeguarding documentation, ensuring information is accurately stored and filed.
• Attend meetings as required and complete appropriate follow-up actions.
• Support and work collaboratively with the wider administration team.
• Produce regular pastoral performance data for senior leaders.
• Identify trends within pastoral data and escalate emerging issues.
• Liaise with parents/carers and external agencies in support of students’ pastoral care.
• Undertake First Aid training, if not already qualified, and respond to First Aid requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold data protection requirements at all times.

The ideal candidate

You will have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise your workload and respond effectively to the needs of different stakeholders. You will be reliable, tactful and sensitive, with a clear understanding of the importance of confidentiality when working with students and families.

You will be able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team and will have strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of MIS packages would be an advantage but is not essential. An NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent is required.

You will also demonstrate a flexible approach to your work and a commitment to developing your knowledge and practice.

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading (MER)

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading is an ambitious, over-subscribed 11-16 secondary school in an urban context. The school is as committed to staff and student wellbeing as it is to delivering high-quality education.

Staff voice is central to shaping change and wellbeing priorities. The school benefits from excellent modern facilities and is proud of its vibrant, diverse student body who work hard and have high aspirations. A link to the school can be found here

About Maiden Erlegh Trust

Maiden Erlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire and Oxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for every child and young person. With around 800 staff and 5,000 students across eleven schools, including primary, secondary, special and alternative provision, we are proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We Aim High, Be Inclusive and Work Together. These values drive our focus on high-quality education for all through collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professional learning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadership opportunities and our annual MET Staff Conference, a day that brings colleagues together to share best practice and learn from one another.

Joining our Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and values expertise, playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomes of young people.

Further information about working with us, and insight from colleagues across the Trust, can be found here on our website.

Benefits of Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

Staff wellbeing and professional development are central to how we work. Colleagues benefit from a wide range of opportunities and schemes, including :

Pension Scheme - Generous employer contributions through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave - Generous entitlement, increasing with length of service

ME Day - One additional day’s leave each year for a significant personal event

Professional Development - Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference and apprenticeship opportunities

Hybrid Working - Flexible working arrangements for eligible roles

Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources and monthly perk points

Wellbeing and Health - Free flu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support and discount schemes

Mental Health First Aid Support

Recognition and Community - Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET

Employee Referral Scheme

Working for our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting the education and life chances of children and young people every day.

Safeguarding

Maiden Erlegh Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment, follow local safeguarding policies and procedures and report concerns appropriately.

Additional Information

If you believe this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and make a meaningful contribution, please contact recruitment@maidenerleghtrust.org for an informal discussion.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview at any time.

Maiden Erlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references