Receptionist (Administrative Assistant)

Tadley Court School, Tadley Common Road, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3TB

Hours: 37.5 per week (term time / 38 weeks per year)

Would you like to be part of a busy, vibrant and friendly administration team?

We are looking for an experienced and highly effective administrator who will provide a professional and friendly front of house service for visitors, staff and children.

Our reception is the hub of the school during the academic day.  Children will access the reception area throughout the day, the administrator working on reception must be happy and confident to interact with the children and young people, however this is currently not happening due to the current pandemic and staff and pupils working in bubbles.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to multi task and work under pressure.  The ability to remain calm and focused is essential.

In addition to acting as the first port of call for all visitors and internal queries.

Each applicant will be required to demonstrate their proficiency in the use of a variety of IT systems including; Word, Excel and Outlook.

Your Benefits

• Priory Perks reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction
• Pension scheme
• We cover the cost of your enhanced disclosure check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Employee recognition scheme.

At Priory Education we are proud of our reputation for delivering quality education and care services with positive outcomes for children and young people aged 5 to 25 who have experienced difficulties in their previous education placements.

Tadley Court school is set in a beautiful semi rural location with four acres of well maintained grounds. We are a co-educational school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 5 and 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum with associated learning difficulties. Our children and young people may also exhibit challenging behaviour as a result of their communication difficulties and lack of social understanding.

We offer a safe, structured and predictable environment where students can develop the skills needed to live as independently as possible allowing them to make real life choices as they approach and reach adulthood. 

To succeed we need people who share our passion for making a difference. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare and expect all staff to share this commitment.        

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

Disclosure

Priory Education Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.