Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship - Trafford Alternative Education Provision – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Trafford Alternative Education Provision (TAEP) is an educational service designed to support students who face challenges in mainstream education settings. These challenges may include behavioural, emotional, social, or medical difficulties, as well as other personal circumstances that make accessing traditional schooling difficult.

Annual wage: £11,315.20 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday & Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. 30 minute break. Wednesday: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. 30 minute break. Thursday & Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. 30 minute break.
34 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 February
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Administrative Operations

Maintain accurate records, including student enrolment, attendance, and pupil files.
Manage communication with parents, staff, and external stakeholders via email, phone, and newsletters.
Coordinate school events, meetings, and extracurricular activities.

Financial and Resource Management

Manage procurement and inventory of supplies and equipment.

Compliance and Policy Implementation

Support the implementation of school policies and procedures.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of education laws and administrative best practices.

Staff and Student Support

Provide administrative support to teachers, external agencies, and other school staff.
Address enquiries and concerns from students and parents in a professional manner.
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new staff members.

Technology and Communication Systems

Manage school databases, student information systems, and digital communication platforms.
Troubleshoot basic IT issues and coordinate with tech support as needed.

Other Duties

Serve as a liaison between the school, parents, and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Headteacher or school leadership.

Where you’ll work

Trafford Alternative Education Provision

Brentwood Avenue

Timperley

Greater Manchester

WA14 1SR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business administrator Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Other GCSE or equivalent in English (grade Grade 4-9 or equivalent)
Other GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade Grade 4-9 or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Multitasking skills

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Company benefits

Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants. Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel. Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more. Automatic rise in pay after 12 months.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full-time position for the right candidate.

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