Receptionist & Therapy team administrator

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A special educational institution in Greater London is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Therapy Team Administrator. The role involves greeting students and visitors and performing various clerical tasks. Ideal candidates will have reception experience and strong communication skills. The institution offers professional training, a pension scheme, and a range of wellbeing benefits, such as gym access and discounted meals. This is a permanent, term-time position that works 20 hours per week, with a competitive pay scale.

Benefits

Excellent training and support

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite gym

Discounted meals

Qualifications

• Experience in a reception role is essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Greet students and visitors at the school reception.
• Perform general clerical and administrative duties.

Skills

Reception experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oaklands is an Outstanding special school serving the London Borough of Hounslow. We provide specialist education to students with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple difficulties, and autism. We have a Primary school (New Oaks) and a Secondary school (High Oaks) and cater for students aged from 4 to 19. The two sites offer state‑of‑the‑art facilities for our students.

An exciting new part‑time role has become available in our friendly Admin and Therapy team for a Receptionist/Therapy Team Administrator at New Oaks Primary School. You will greet students and visitors and carry out general clerical and administrative duties in both the reception and therapy teams. Reception experience and excellent communication skills are required. Please refer to the full person specification for all details of the role and the skills/experience required.

What the school offers its staff

We value our employees and offer excellent training and support as well as a pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and many other wellbeing benefits. These include our onsite gym, showering facilities, a café with discounted barista coffee, and freshly prepared lunches (hot meals, sandwiches/paninis) on the Gresham Road site.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oaklands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references. Social media checks will be conducted for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of a 26‑working‑week probation period. If you believe you have what it takes and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please complete and email the application form to [e-mail]. In your application, explain clearly how you meet the person specification.

• Closing Date: 9:00 am on Friday 23rd January 2026
• Interview Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay scale: Scale 4, Point 7 to Point 10 (£14,475 to £15,108 per annum)
• Hours of work: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (20 hours per week)
• Contract Type: Permanent, term‑time only (39 weeks per year)
• Induction: Successful candidates will be required to attend a pre‑employment induction
• CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.