Project Support Assistant

Job Title: Project Support Assistant

Location: Taunton (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours (Flexible)
Pay Rate: £165- £195 per day

Contract Length: Initially until 31^st March- potential for extension

The work is mainly virtual with the need to travel up to twice a month to regional events or team meetings. Which are typically held in Taunton.

About Us

Connect2Dorset is the managed service provider for Dorset Council, supplying high-quality temporary, contract, and interim staffing solutions across various departments. We are proud to be an ethical, trustworthy, and caring organisation.

The Role

Connect2Dorset is recruiting on behalf of Dorset Council for a Project Support Assistant to support the Southwest SEND Regional Improvement & Intervention Alliance (RIIA).

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to support regional projects that improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You'll work closely with local authorities, schools and partner organisations, providing administrative, communication and event support across a range of regional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the RIIA programme.
• Organise meetings, workshops and events.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes and circulate documentation.
• Manage project inboxes, records and filing systems.
• Update websites and support communications activities.
• Assist with newsletters, presentations and project resources.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders across the region.
• Respond to enquiries and maintain accurate project information.
• Ensure data is recorded and managed securely and accurately.
• Attend regional meetings, events and stakeholder activities across the Southwest region as required.

About You

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience organising meetings, preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining records and handling data.
• Experience managing inboxes, documents and administrative systems.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently using initiative while contributing positively within a team.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to supporting projects and activities.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within education, SEND, local government or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of SEND services and partnership working.
• Experience supporting programmes, projects or regional initiatives.
• Experience updating websites and managing digital content.
• Experience producing newsletters, presentations or communication materials.
• Experience coordinating events, workshops or training sessions.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.