Admin Assistant

**Admin Assistant - Receptionist - SEMH School - Dorking**

**The School**:
The school is situated in Dorking and supports boys aged 10-19 who have a range of additional needs associated with social, emotional mental health challenges. It's a small school that offers a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviourmanagement. As a learning support assistant you will be working in classes of 4-6 pupils with a staff to student ratio of 1:1.

**The Role**:
To promote a consistently helpful, friendly, courteous and appropriate interface between the school and its visitors. To work alongside the administration team and be responsible in all aspects of the smooth and efficient running of the School Office, includingadministrative support for all teaching and support staff and reception duties.

**Admin Assistant - Receptionist - What is required?**
- Previous school based experience is highly desirable but not essential
- Working knowledge of SIMS will be highly desirable
- Working with children or young people with social, emotional and mental health needs
- Previous experience as a receptionist, front of house or other customer facing role
- A co-operative working style and a proactive approach to solving problems
- Good interpersonal and communication skill and a caring attitude
- A clear, polite telephone manner and ability to take messages effectively
- A professional attitude and willingness to complete additional tasks as set by the senior leadership team

**Admin Assistant - Receptionist - Summary**:

- Admin Assistant - Receptionist - SEMH school
- Salary is negotiable - depending on experience
- Temp to perm contract available
- **A DBS on the update service is highly desirable, but not essential**:

- November start if possible. The school would also consider a later start date if you have a notice period