Special Needs School Receptionist

Special Needs School Receptionist

Based in Lozells, Birmingham

£15ph

Your new school

A Special Needs School for complex disabilities in North Central Birmingham is looking for a temporary School Receptionist. This school receptionist job is 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday term time only. This is a long-term role to start as soon as possible.

Your new job

The role will entail:

• Provide a friendly and professional reception service to visitors, parents, and staff.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to enquiries efficiently and sensitively.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures and school safeguarding protocols.
• Maintain pupil records and update school databases accurately.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and reporting.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and communications.
• Support school events, meetings, and appointments.
• Provide administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff.
• Liaise with external agencies, transport providers, and healthcare professionals.

What you'll need to succeed

For this school receptionist job, you will have:

• Previous reception or administration experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• A caring and compassionate approach when dealing with children and families.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Experience working within a school or SEN environment is desirable but not essential.

You will also have recent experience working as a school receptionist with satisfactory references. Any person working in a school must hold an enhanced DBS check.

What you'll get in return

Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this school receptionist job in Birmingham, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to the Hays Education Birmingham office, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your job search.

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