Administrative Assistant

Aspris; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspris Education is seeking a front desk administrator for Roehampton Gate School, a specialist secondary school. This role involves managing front desk responsibilities, administrative tasks, and supporting the school leadership team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Reward and discount schemes

Induction and ongoing training

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and safeguarding checks.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Answering calls and monitoring emails at the front desk.
• Greeting visitors and managing sign-in procedures.
• Supporting SLT with communication and meeting documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Job description

Aspris Education and Children’s Services is a leading UK company providing independent behavioural care for commissioners. With over 100 high-quality schools, colleges, and homes, we focus on making a lasting difference for those we support.

Roehampton Gate School is a specialist secondary school supporting students with needs such as autism and learning difficulties.

Putney Vale is a dedicated post 16-19 provision in a brand-new building, offering academic, vocational, and post-16 courses, along with experiences like volunteering and enterprise projects. It emphasizes vocational training, life skills, and independence to prepare students for adulthood.

This role is term-time + 4 weeks (43 weeks/year). 2 weeks are during summer holidays, including exam times.

Benefits include:

• Reward and discount schemes
• Blue Light Card
• Induction and ongoing training
• Paid PVG/DBS checks
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more

Main duties:

• Front desk responsibilities: answering calls, monitoring emails, manning gates and reception, ensuring pupils are accompanied when leaving
• Greeting visitors, managing sign-in, issuing badges, and checking IDs
• Calling parents/careers about absences and passing info to SLT
• Minuting briefings and meetings, and distributing minutes
• Supporting SLT with communication and meeting documentation
• Maintaining a tidy work environment and cross-training for admin tasks
• Supporting parents’ evenings, including some overtime
• Admin tasks: maintaining review trackers, recording reviews, and assisting with reports and inquiries
• Other duties as assigned

We offer a supportive environment where you can grow and make a difference.

If you're interested in a career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services can help you advance.

We are committed to safeguarding children. All applicants must undergo safeguarding checks, including DBS and references from recent employers working with children or vulnerable adults. References may be requested before interviews.