School Admin Assistant & Receptionist | Reading

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is looking for a School Admin Assistant & Receptionist in Reading to support reception duties and a range of office administration tasks. The role involves welcoming visitors, handling enquiries and providing reliable clerical support within a secondary school environment.

You will work as part of the school admin team, maintaining confidentiality and ensuring smooth daily operations during a busy school day. Start ASAP, full-time temporary position in Reading.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and signing guests in and out
• Answering incoming calls and responding to general enquiries
• Managing the reception area
• Passing messages to the relevant staff
• Updating records and databases
• Preparing documents and correspondence
• Filing and organising paperwork
• Assisting with data entry and general office administration
• Supporting staff with photocopying, scanning and other administrative tasks
• Dealing professionally with parents, pupils and staff
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Supporting the smooth running of the main office
• Assisting with other administrative duties as required

Job description

School Admin Assistant & Receptionist | Reading Marchant Recruitment Reading, England, United Kingdom

A welcoming Outstanding secondary school in Reading is seeking a confident School Admin Assistant to provide a mixture of reception, administrative and office support.

The successful candidate will be one of the first points of contact for the school, so a professional manner and friendly approach are essential. Alongside reception, you'll support the wider administration team with a range of practical office tasks.

Your day-to-day could include:

Reception & Communication

• Greeting visitors and signing guests in and out
• Answering incoming calls and responding to general enquiries
• Managing the reception area
• Passing messages to the relevant members of staff

Administration

• Updating records and databases
• Preparing documents and correspondence
• Filing and organising paperwork
• Assisting with data entry and general office administration
• Supporting staff with photocopying, scanning and other administrative tasks

School Office Support

• Dealing professionally with parents, pupils and staff
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Supporting the smooth running of the main office
• Assisting with other administrative duties as required

We're looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, professional and approachable
• Highly organised and dependable
• Confident using IT and office systems
• Able to prioritise tasks effectively
• Comfortable working in a busy school environment

Position: Full-Time, Temporary
Start: ASAP
Location: Reading