Restart - Admin Assistant

Job Role

Are you passionate about supporting individuals in their language learning journey? We’re looking for a proactive and organised Administrative Assistant ESOL Support to join our team. This role combines administrative responsibilities with direct engagement in supporting ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners through tailored one-on-one and group sessions.

You’ll play a key role in helping learners improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, while also supporting their employability and right-to-work needs. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll deliver one-on-one and group sessions to support ESOL learners, tailoring teaching strategies to meet individual and group needs while fostering a supportive environment that encourages active participation and peer learning. You’ll monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and assist with employability and right-to-work guidance. Alongside these learner-focused duties, you will carry out general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence, as well as organising meetings, appointments, and events. Maintaining accurate records of ESOL sessions and administrative activities is essential, and you will also support the wider team with ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed

Our ideal candidate will bring previous experience in an administrative role preferably within an educational or ESOL setting alongside strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organisational abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a collaborative, empathetic approach to working with learners from diverse backgrounds

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary range  £25,877.80   p.a.   with these great benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy  additional  days)
  • 2 Volunteer Days
  • Company Pension Scheme - 5% Employee 5% Employer
  • Health Insurance Allowance
  • Employer Paid Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Pay Arrangements
  • Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
  • Refer a Friend Scheme

 

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! 

If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on 01702 208282 .

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Hours:   37 hours a week.  Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm

Closing Date: ?? Month 2022

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Conduct one-on-one and group sessions to support ESOL customers in improving their language skills. 
  • Develop and implement effective teaching strategies tailored to individual and group needs 
  • Monitor and assess the progress of ESOL customers, providing feedback and guidance. 
  • Encourage group participation, foster peer-to-peer learning, and ensure that all customers feel comfortable speaking and practicing English. 
  • Support ESOL customers with employability and right to work needs 
  • Tailor sessions to the specific needs and learning levels of individual customers. 
  • Perform general office administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and managing correspondence. 
  • Assist in organising and scheduling meetings, appointments, and events. 
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to ESOL sessions and administrative activities. 
  • Support the team with various administrative tasks as needed. 
  • Acts as an employee owner always considering the best interests of the company, shareholders and other colleagues  
  • Ensures best practice is identified, adhered to and championed  
  • Is prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role, including any necessary travel and overnight stays

Skills and Experience

 

  • Previous experience in an administrative role is essential, preferably within an educational or ESOL setting.
  • Experience conducting one-on-one or group teaching/tutoring sessions is preferred, especially in language instruction.
  • Experience working with diverse, multicultural populations is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual learners.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to work effectively with learners of different backgrounds and levels of language proficiency.
  • A collaborative and team-oriented attitude, with the ability to take initiative.

Additional Information

 

SEETEC is one of the UK’s leading providers of employability and health services, supporting thousands of people to move into employment each year.  Committed to empowering people to better their lives, Seetec  supports individuals from all walks of life to enter and progress in the world of work.  We create and source jobs and opportunities, and by focusing on people’s strengths we raise aspirations and help them overcome their barriers to work and develop the skills that employers are looking for.  Together, we open up a world of opportunity to individuals and organisations, supporting them with their aspirations today so they can thrive in the future.

Seetec  is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values.

Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec support the recruitment of ex- offenders and will not discriminate in any way.  Our full policy statement of “Ex-Offenders” can be found on our website under “About us”

Seetec  is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.