Salary & Benefits
£31,081 – £31,527 + Excellent Benefits
Our Mission
Those Huge Small Victories. Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.
About the School
Lavender Lodge School resides within an 18th‑Century building in the heart of Mitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend our school and are lucky to experience ‘a life‑changing love of learning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team; pupils leave us with a sense of achievement. We were recently recognised as Good by Ofsted.
Skill Set Requirements
- Must have worked with pupils who are autistic and have previous experience of this.
- Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non‑verbal (e.g. use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PECs and PODD).
- Have worked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour and to understand the function of the behaviour.
- Be flexible to work with pupils from 4 through to 11 years old.
- Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons; our pupils need a bespoke and accessible curriculum.
- Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, Attention Autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practice.
What We Offer
- Training: A full induction and on‑the‑job training.
- Holiday: Full school holidays including bank holidays.
- Flexible benefits: Life insurance and other benefits can be adjusted.
- Wellbeing: A host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance.
- Medical cover: Claim back costs such as optician or dentist appointments and a host of high‑street discounts.
- Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities.
- A recommend‑a‑friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be there to keep our busy school running smoothly, from supporting the senior administrator to running the reception day to day. With your efficient, professional approach you’ll be responsible for accurate files and production of reports.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Previous administration experience in a busy environment.
- High degree of computer literacy.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Hard working, friendly and dependable; able to build a natural rapport with our young people.
- Able to keep a lot of plates spinning.
Inclusive Workplace Statement
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.
Security & Disclosure Requirements
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
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