Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Salary: £12.87 - £13.22 per hour / £26,769.60 – £27,497.60 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Category: Administrative / Clerical

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Brampton Valley School

Hours: 40 hours per week

Additional Information: Start date - January 2027

Aurora Brampton Valley School is opening its doors in late 2026 (tbc) and will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 72 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.

We are looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to join our team at Brampton Valley School. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new school and to be part of something truly transformative.

The main purpose of the role: The receptionist is the front face of the school, you will be responsible for reception and telephone duties, welcoming visitors, diary management, taking deliveries and supporting the administration team with day-to-day admin tasks.

Key duties:

• To act as the first point of contact for all visitors to the site, following safeguarding processes at all times including checking ID documents and correct signing in and out procedures.
• Man the desk / Reception at all times.
• Liaising with office suppliers.
• Gate control.
• Identifying the caller's Requirements for internal and external queries, providing an appropriate response.
• Receiving, logging, passing on and if necessary, following up messages for colleagues in a timely and effective manner so that visitors are made to feel welcome and that colleagues can be notified about visitors.
• Copying, collating and distribution of documents, operating and completing basic support activity for a standard copying machine.
• Operating a computer to access databases and using word processing applications when required.
• Maintaining, updating, sorting and retrieving a range of records/statistical data, including monitoring/ordering of stationery and office supplies if appropriate.
• Accurate filing, indexing, retrieving and other related work.
• Prepare documents, reports and presentations as required.
• Typing and setting up documents such as letters and reports.
• Managing post.
• Diary Management.
• Support Attendance Management Information System for students.
• Maintaining the condition of the reception area and arranging for necessary repairs via Maintenance team.
• Circulation of announcements as required.
• Assisting and liaising with the Referrals team, receiving and passing on phone enquiries, organising assessment dates.

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.

Skills & Qualifications Successful candidate qualities:

• At least 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above to include Maths and English is essential.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative role.
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint and ability to use range of databases once trained.
• Ability to manage own time to deal with multiple tasks.
• Discreet, confidential and reliable.

Location

Brampton Valley School

36 Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, LE16 7PQ

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