Reception Admin Assistant

Longspee Secondary; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Longspee Secondary is seeking an enthusiastic Reception Admin Assistant to join their busy team. The role requires excellent administration and organisational skills, with a focus on supporting students and staff in a specialist provision for autistic young people. The position offers strong career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Testing

Reduced-Price Gym Membership

Competitive Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent administration and organisational skills are essential.
• Must be resourceful, creative, and highly resilient.

Responsibilities

• Support the Administration Team and curriculum staff.
• Regular contact with pupils, parents, and professionals.

Skills

Administration

Organisational Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Arbor Database

Job description

We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and resilient to join our fast-paced, busy Reception/Admin team.

Longspee Secondary is a Specialist Provision for autistic young people, some of whom may have associated SEMH needs. We offer a rich and high-quality learning experience for our students, with a relentless and positive focus on Happy, Safe, Progress to help ensure that our students can build and achieve a successful adult life.

To thrive in the role of Reception Admin Assistant, you will be resourceful, creative, highly resilient, and able to work well as part of a high-quality team. You will work closely with all Administration Team members and curriculum staff, offering support where needed. Excellent administration and organisational skills are essential, as is flexibility when required. The role involves using all Microsoft Office applications (including Excel), Arbor database, and other specific software used by the school (training will be provided).

The role involves regular contact with pupils, parents/carers, professionals, and outside agencies. Candidates need to possess a confident, calm, and polite manner to work under pressure, prioritise workload effectively, and support others as appropriate.

What we have to offer:

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic, committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network within the school and across Authentic Education.
• Part of a professional learning community with evidence-informed CPD tailored to individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and prioritises wellbeing, with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering in-the-moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
• Staff benefits including free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing via Dunham McCarthy Solicitors, and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
• A competitive pension scheme through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.

To arrange a visit or informal discussion about the role, please contact Alison Evans, HR Academy Lead, at [e-mail].

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