Salary: £12,348 - £22,072
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 16 months
Interview date: Wednesday 14 May 2025
SEND – Engaging with Children, Young People, and Families
We are thrilled to be offering an apprenticeship opportunity within our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Team to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration.
This is to provide the right person with the chance to excel in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift frequently to cater to the needs of our stakeholders.
Ideally, you will have some administrative background and working knowledge of MS Office. Crucial qualities include precision and adaptability, along with exceptional communication skills. Your ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies is essential, as it enables you to engage with professionals and families while working alongside the children's services teams. This collaborative aspect of the role may present challenges at times, but it's an essential part of making a meaningful impact.
Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of business support functions. These include minute taking, answering telephones, using the liquid logic LCS database, typing, scanning and filing. Experience with special educational needs and disabilities personally or professionally is also desirable.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Joe Turner-McMullan, Local Offer Officer, at joe.turner-mcmullan@wiltshire.gov.uk , or call 01225 771673.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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