Apprenticeship Vacancies
Connah's Quay - ALN Administration Apprentice
Job Description
Location: Connah’s Quay - Deeside, CH5 4BH
Subject: Connah's Quay - ALN Administration Apprentice
Hours: 30 hrs per week
Contract: Term time
Salary: £8.60p.h
Connah’s Quay High School is an 11-16 English Medium school, proud of its setting in Wales serving the communities of Deeside and surrounding areas. We aim to provide a caring community, which encourages every child to achieve their full potential and develop their social confidence and wellbeing.
Duties include:
We are looking to recruit an ALN admin apprentice to work alongside experienced teachers and undertake the following duties:
- Manage student records and plans
They keep track of students identified with ALN (Additional Learning Needs) and maintain documents like Individual Development Plans (IDPs). This includes updating records, ensuring legal requirements are met, and keeping everything organised. - Coordinate support services
They act as a hub between teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and external professionals (like educational psychologists or therapists). If a student needs extra support, the ALN admin helps make sure it’s arranged and communicated properly. - Support the ALNCo (Additional Learning Needs Coordinator)
The ALNCo leads the strategy, while the admin handles much of the administrative workload—scheduling meetings, preparing paperwork, and tracking progress data. - Organise meetings and reviews
They arrange review meetings for students with ALN, invite relevant staff and parents, and record outcomes. These reviews are important to check whether support is working. - Ensure compliance with regulations
In places like Wales (which uses the ALN system), schools must follow strict legal guidelines. The admin helps make sure deadlines, documentation, and processes meet those requirements. - Handle communication
They often respond to emails or queries from parents and staff about support arrangements, making sure everyone stays informed.
Essential Criteria:
- Eagerness to learn
- Excellent communication skills relevant to both children and adults
- Good organisational skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Reliable
- Smart appearance
- Professional attitude
- A level of maturity with working in a school environment will be required
- Ambitious and hard working
- Desire to be a positive role model to young people
- Punctual and good time management
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme that includes:
- On-the-job training – gaining practical experience within a school setting.
- Off-the-job training – attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.
- Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.
- Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with progression opportunities available upon successful completion.
Entry Requirements & Expectations
- A strong interest in working in an educational setting.
- A willingness to learn and undertake professional training.
- A commitment to completing the apprenticeship and gaining the qualification.
- Good communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- A professional and responsible approach to working with children.
- Full adherence to school safeguarding and conduct policies.