At a Glance
- Tasks: Greet and assist parents, visitors, and pupils in a busy school reception.
- Company: Special Needs School in Handsworth, Birmingham, dedicated to supporting complex disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, and support from an established service desk.
- Other info: Term time only role with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a supportive environment while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Excellent communication skills and recent school receptionist experience required.
The predicted salary is between 14.56 - 14.56 £ per hour.
Special Needs School Receptionist/Administrator Based in Handsworth, Birmingham £14.56ph TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2026.
This is a long-term School Receptionist role within a Special Needs School for complex disabilities in North Central Birmingham.
The role is 8am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist parents, visitors and pupils on arrival.
- Answer, transfer and screen telephone calls and take messages as required.
- Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and visitor sign-in checks are completed.
- Maintain a proactive and flexible approach in a busy reception environment.
- Support a high-volume reception with appropriate safeguarding and confidentiality.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills and telephone manner; ability to work under pressure.
- Understanding of Child Protection and Saf safeguarding considerations when working on a school reception.
- Recent experience working as a school receptionist with satisfactory references.
- Enhanced DBS check (as required for school staff).
- What you’ll get
- Support from an established Service desk providing non-classroom based staff to schools.
- Free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training for registered candidates as part of CPD.
How to apply
If you’re interested in this school receptionist role in Birmingham, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to the local office, or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role and your job search.
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Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace SEN School Receptionist/Administrator in Birmingham
Excellent Communication Skills
Telephone Manner
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Understanding of Child Protection
Safeguarding Procedures
Reception Management
Proactive Approach
