Temporary School Receptionist & Admin Assistant

Forrest Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment is helping to fill a Temporary School Reception & Admin Assistant position in Ashton-under-Lyne. The role is 13.50 per hour with holiday pay, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12pm, and starts immediately until Christmas 2026. You will assist with front-desk duties, admin tasks, and general school office support.

Applicants should be friendly and reliable, with strong communication and organisational skills. A valid Enhanced DBS check is required to be considered for this post.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Immediate start available.
• Experience in school reception/admin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff
• Answering and directing telephone calls
• Responding to general enquiries and emails
• Signing visitors in and out of school
• Assisting with pupil attendance and late arrivals
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systems; preparing letters, documents and general correspondence
• Filing and organising paperwork
• Providing general administrative support to the school office
• Supporting the wider school team with day-to-day office duties

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Temporary School Reception & Admin Assistant, Ashton-under-Lyne

13.50 per hour + Hol Pay.

Mon to Fri, 8.30am to 12pm each day.

Immediate Start, Until Christmas 2026.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and approachable Temporary School Reception & Admin Assistant to join a lovely, welcoming school in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Responsibilities as Temporary School Reception & Admin Assistant

• Welcoming pupils, parents, visitors and staff
• Answering and directing telephone calls
• Responding to general enquiries and emails
• Signing visitors in and out of school
• Assisting with pupil attendance and late arrivals
• Maintaining accurate records and updating school systemsPreparing letters, documents and general correspondence
• Filing and organising paperwork
• Providing general administrative support to the school office
• Supporting the wider school team with day-to-day office duties

The ideal candidate for the position of Temporary School Reception & Admin Assistant will be organised, professional, friendly and confident, with good communication and administration skills.

Please only apply for this position if you currently hold a valid Enhanced DBS check. Due to the immediate start, we are unable to consider applicants who do not already have a current Enhanced DBS.