Administration Assistant and Personal Assistant - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Liberty Training, Margate

• Ref:KCC886-7907-143S
• Posted:01/05/2025
• Pay:£22,310 - £24,525 pro rata
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:14/05/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Liberty Training is an organisation devoted to improving the lives of society's most vulnerable and needy individuals, supporting them to achieve the most in their lives. With our combined knowledge and experience Liberty Training deliver an optimum service to help young people achieve their full potential and make a positive impact on society through our nurturing and supportive Specialist Post-16 College and our soon to be established high school, Liberty High.

The Role

Liberty College require a highly competent, experienced and dedicated Administration Assistant & Personal Assistant to support the Directors and the administration team by providing a range of administrative and clerical services. This is a critical role in supporting growth and expansion efforts, freeing up the directors' time to drive the organisation forward. You will be working in an exciting and versatile environment for a fun and supportive organisation that works to make a difference in young people’s lives.

You will be working with our Directors, Business Manager & Admin Team with their admin needs, as well as interacting with our learners, their parents, other organisations and professionals in an exciting and busy environment where no two days are the same!

Your responsibilities and duties will be varied, as would be expected in a busy office environment, but will include supporting the Directors and Business Manager with administration including general clerical duties such as data entry, photocopying and filing, and covering reception when required. You will assist the Attendance & Admissions Officer with contacting learners and their families by telephone and in writing, as well as supporting with achievement points and rewards. As PA to the directors, you will be assisting with diary management, communication management and general administration. You will be required to take minutes in confidential meetings and will be required to adhere to strict confidentiality procedures.

You will support the team in ensuring the college runs effectively and the service provided reflects the ethos of the college. You will support the team in ensuring directives and policies are reflected and implemented in everyday practice. You will be accountable to the Business Manager.

Hours:  Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.  This is a full-time post.  You may be required to work additional hours when authorised and as necessitated by the needs of the business.

Requirements

You will:

• Be highly organised and efficient
• Be friendly and approachable with a welcoming and professional manner
• Be committed, enthusiastic and proactive
• Be highly motivated and have the ability to work well under pressure
• Be reliable, flexible, and adaptable with the ability to multi-task
• Be positive, with a ‘glass half full’ attitude
• Be able to work well autonomously on own initiative with a keen eye for detail 
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment
• Be fully competent in the use of IT packages, with experience of using Microsoft Office
• Have a fast typing speed, ideally able to touch-type
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with a good sense of humour

Information about the school

Liberty Training has been supporting young people aged 16-25 for over a decade, but so many of our learners need better education and support pre-16. We realise that the lives of these young people could have been changed for the better if only there was a school like Liberty out there… so we have decided to create one!

Our specialist post-16 college, Liberty College, has gone from strength to strength over the years and we are at a very exciting stage in our development, where we are branching into key stage 4 by establishing our new high school, Liberty High. This independent school will support SEND learners with a focus on those with SEMH needs.

Liberty High will be established with the same ethos, vision, culture & teaching methods as Liberty College, using fun, friendly and relaxed teaching environments to create a safe space for our learners where they can flourish and grow. We aim to mirror the College environment within our school, treating the learners as adults to encourage independence and prepare them for life after education. You can read more about our college below:

At Liberty College, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to better themselves. We help young people aged 16-25 develop employability and life skills in a fun and friendly way, using a combination of activities, hands-on learning and unique teaching methods. We embrace opportunities to learn outside the classroom, from paintballing to trips to Disneyland Paris.

Liberty College recently achieved a Good Ofsted grading - http://www.libertygroupltd.co.uk/what-ofsted-say

“Leaders and staff have created a culture which is extremely supportive. Staff ensure that the college is welcoming and there is a calm environment for learners to learn in.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders and staff ensure that learners develop their confidence, independence and mental resilience.” Ofsted 2022

“Leaders ensure that learners experience a wide curriculum which helps learners prepare for adulthood in modern Britain.” Ofsted 2022

We have a relaxed atmosphere in our college, and our team aren't like traditional teachers - we are more like motivational speakers or support coaches. We don't just teach skills but are there to help and guide young people in all areas of their life. Our experienced team are down-to-earth and approachable. We understand that each of our learners is unique, and we respect and embrace their individual differences.

We have small group sizes with up to 8 in a group, depending on the needs of the individual learners.

Learner Testimonials

"We have more freedom and we're not treated as children; we're treated as adults. We are treated with respect."

"Liberty is like a little family, we all have differences, and we all accept others, it's a safe place, it feels like a home away from home. There's no ‘one size fits all' approach here - they cater to everyone's needs."

"Liberty is different to other schools and colleges because it gives you a good, bright vibe and you can also chill and relax."

"It was a helpful and positive experience. It was what education should be like."

Staff Testimonials

"I have never worked somewhere as rewarding and supportive as Liberty before. It makes me wonder why I waited so long to make the leap into Post 16 special education. The learners and staff made me feel so welcome when I started. I feel valued and have autonomy. I also have a work-life balance which is a rarity in education".

“I have only been working at Liberty a short time, but working here has been a positive and wonderful experience; the environment and staff have been very supportive and encouraging to allow me to reach my potential, providing me with training, personal support and opportunities for growth and development. I truly enjoy working for Liberty and always inspired by their ethos, approach and vision for the future.”

Find out more about Liberty College - www.libertygroupltd.co.uk

Safer Recruitment

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure Form and, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, will also be subject to an online search.

Liberty and all its personnel are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The DBS (formally CRB) helps employers makes safer recruitment decisions. A number of roles, especially those involving children or vulnerable adults, require a criminal record check. All job offers are subject to successful Enhanced DBS and barred list checks.

Appointments will be subject to satisfactory recruitment and vetting checks, including two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we will ask for references prior to interview (subject to consent being given). Our safer recruitment policy can be found on our website and attached to the vacancy.

We reserve the right to close the advert early so advise early application.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Reema Koyappalli
• Address:Unit L2, Enterprise Road Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT10 4JA
• Telephone: 01843 446906
• Email: recruitment@libertygroupltd.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job Description
• Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy
• Safer Recruitment Policy
• What we offer