Team Support Assistant

Job Introduction

About us
An exciting role is available in our fast-paced team supporting our Children with Special Educational Needs Support Service (SENSS). 

This role supports base advisory teachers and teaching assistants to deliver statutory responsibilities in relation to support and provision for, children in your community with special educational needs.

We are looking for people that are organised, have good ICT skills and can build excellent working relationships with parents, schools and professionals and will strive to provide efficient and first-class customer service.

About the Role
Team Support Assistant, 18.5 Hours, supporting the SEN Support Service based in the Lord Williams School & St. Andrews School Resource Bases & Ron Groves House, Kidlington.

This role will involve travel to be able to attend a resource base or the team office once a week. 

Some of the work that you will be undertaking will be:

• Communication with parents, schools and professionals relating to a variety of educational and administrative tasks
• Processing and supporting Annual Reviews in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans
• Processing referrals for Special Educational Needs Support Services,
• Uploading information in our database
• E-procurement
• Archiving and electronic filing
• Supporting our SENSS Base Lead Teachers and Teaching Assistants

We have a dedicated training and induction plan where we will develop your knowledge, skills and expertise in all administrative areas. 

Rewards and benefits 
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development. 

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days (full time equivalent), as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering. 

For an informal discussion about the roles please contact:
Rebecca Warrington, Business Support Team Leader on 07561 116555 or email Rebecca.Warrington@oxfordshire.gov.uk

or

Anna Gimigliano, Business Development Team Leader on 07824 538755 or email Anna.Gimigliano@oxfordshire.gov.uk 

Application Procedure 
To apply, you will need to complete an online application form. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the role requirements, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form; however it is not mandatory. 

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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