What can I do?

Join union/professional association

Start a CPD Portfolio

Access Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy & ICT

Develop skills in ICT

Investigate CPD opportunities through school, LA, HGfL and beyond

Use Performance Management discussions to identify future career progression

How could my school support me?

See all Support Staff
NAPTA Profile

Use of NAPTA Toolkit

How can I work with other schools?

Attend Local secretarial/admin network groups if appropriate

How will I use LA support?

SITSS courses

Training on exam procedures and dispensations

Briefings on HR/CRB/Recruitment and Retention by SWD Team

ICT and School Websites training and support

HR training for secretaries/personal assistants

SIMS training

NVQ programmes levels 3 and 4

What opportunities are there through national/regional programmes?

CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Support Work in Schools (HRC)

BTEC Level 2,3 & 4 (Exams Officer)

NVQ Admin

Business Administration NVQ Levels 2 & 3