Level 3 Business Apprenticeship (School based Admin)

Summary

A great opportunity to develop your Business Administration skills within a SEND school environment. No 2 days are ever the same in our school but a smile always guaranteed. An ideal opportunity too to investigate a career in SEND and the many areas as well as Business Administration.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year

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39 working weeks in school, expectation to study during school closures. Holidays must be taken in school holidays

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday Term Time 8am - 4pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

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

Your main duties will be based on the reception desk,

Providing a warm, friendly and welcoming smile to everyone that comes into reception
Answering the telephone
Operating the door entry system
As well as other general admin tasks and
Occassional time covering in class

Where you’ll work

Winstree Road

Stanway

Colchester

CO3 0PZ

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

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

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 in Business Administration, block release to study
In partnership with Colchester Institute there may be days on site or meetings/lessons via Zoom depending on current situation

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)

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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Lexden Springs is an inspiring school where no two days are ever the same (but a smile is always guaranteed!) which caters for pupils aged 3 - 19 who have a variety of severe learning difficulties, including some with autism and/or challenging behaviour and some with serious medical conditions.

http://www.lexdensprings.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

School wellbeing service, access to physio, counselling and a variety of other support

After this apprenticeship

An excellent route into School office environment or any other office environment

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