Receptionist / Administration Assistant, 22.5 hpw (Term Time only) (Epinay School)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time
Advert Start Date:
13/03/2025
Advert End Date:
28/04/2025 12:00
Salary:
£25,992 pa pro rata
Job Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Customer Services
Employment Location:
Epinay School, South Shields
Further Information
Receptionist / Administration Assistant, 22.5 hpw (Term Time only)
(Epinay School)
£25,992 pa pro rata
Required as soon as possible
School Moto & Ethos
Ready to Listen, Ready to Learn Together
All our young people to become Happy, Independent Learners who are Prepared for Adulthood
Epinay Business & Enterprise School is an outstanding special needs school offering around 225 places to pupils in KS1 – KS5. Student numbers will be increasing to around 255 in September 2025. The pupils have significant learning difficulties and/or diagnosed learning disabilities who are working at a level of at least 3-4 years behind their peers and have limited ability to listen, process information, think, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations effectively.
In addition to their learning needs, the pupils may have some social vulnerability as well as some difficulties with their functional skills, speech and language communication needs and a diagnosis of Autism.
At our state of the art school, we create a safe and inclusive centre of excellence by providing a stimulating environment where learners achieve challenging and inspirational targets in order to develop as happy, confident and independent learners who are prepared for adulthood.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hard working and welcoming Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to join the existing Administration team at Epinay School. We are seeking to appoint an energetic, motivated and committed member of staff. The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for visitors, staff and pupils.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, enthusiastic, friendly and experienced candidates who can work independently and as part of a wider team. You will complement our current administrative team and carry out a range of reception and administrative duties including welcoming visitors, hospitality, identity checking, operating the telephone system and following up messages, word processing, data inputting and other routine clerical tasks including scanning, photocopying and filing. You must be of a helpful disposition, be willing to help out with all tasks and be flexible in your approach to your work.
The ideal candidate will:
- have excellent people skills to warmly welcome our visitors, pupils and staff;
- have experience of working in a reception area;
- be a committed team player;
- excellent administrative skills and be able adapt to different IT systems;
- have the ability to be proactive in assisting visitors, pupils, parents and staff;
- have an awareness of the importance safeguarding in a school environment;
- be committed to the ethos and high expectations of the school.
Applicants will have the energy and vision to ensure our pupils are happy, confident, independent learners who are prepared for adulthood. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic person to join a thriving school.
South Tyneside Council and Epinay School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, schools may carry out an online search as part of their due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
To apply for this post please download and complete the application form which is saved in “Supporting Documents” and return this to jobs@southtyneside.gov.uk
Closing date: Noon, Monday 28 April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 7 May 2025