Receptionist / Administrative Assistant

The Grove; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grove is a vibrant and inclusive special school for young people with autism, located in Haringey, part of the SEARCH Education Trust. We seek a friendly, highly organised Receptionist/Administrative Assistant to join our front office team and create a welcoming, professional environment for visitors, callers, students and staff.

You will be the first point of contact, supporting safeguarding checks and fostering positive relationships across the school community.

Qualifications

• Friendly and highly organised receptionist required to be first point of contact for visitors, staff and pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a calm, proactive approach.
• Ability to manage a busy reception and maintain a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and manage front desk operations.
• Answer and triage phone calls and emails with professionalism.
• Maintain a tidy reception area and support light administrative tasks.

Job description

We are seeking a friendly and highly organised Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join our front office team. As the first point of contact for the school, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for all visitors, callers, students, and staff. The ideal candidate will be approachable, efficient, and proactive, with excellent interpersonal skills and a calm, positive manner. You will be responsible for ensuring the Front of House operates smoothly, maintaining a tidy and professional appearance at all times, and fostering strong, supportive relationships across the school community. The Grove is a vibrant and inclusive special school for young people with autism, located in Haringey and part of the SEARCH Education Trust. Our dedicated staff team is committed to supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and aspirational environment. Community values and strong partnerships are at the core of our ethos, and we are immensely proud of the positive, supportive culture we've built together., NB: Please note that in line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on all shortlisted candidates. CV's or incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted by the school. Applications may be considered whilst the posts are being advertised. SEARCH Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. We advise early applications are submitted.