Receptionist / Administration Assistant

Receptionist / Administration AssistantWilds Lodge School - RutlandActual Salary £22,674.64 | FTE: £26,436.80Contract: Permanent, term timeTo start as soon as possible
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional learners. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who will be the first point of call for visitors to the school, parents, staff and learners.
Job roleAs the 'face' of the school the receptionist should be welcoming, personable, helpful and able to represent the school in a professional and friendly manner. The ideal candidate will be organised, able to multitask, work flexibly and have a 'can do' approach to work, as no two days are the same.
You will also support the Senior Administrators by carrying out common office duties and the various administrative tasks, requiring a high level of IT skills.
The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience of working in an office/reception environment.
• Good keyboard and word processing / spreadsheets / IT skills are essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in person, telephone and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills, with the ability to use discretion and patience along with a respect for confidentiality
• Experience of working in an education setting (desirable)

About Wilds LodgeWilds Lodge School is an independent 38 week specialist boarding and day provision for boys and girls (girls are accepted as day learners only) for learners aged between 5 and 19 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, set in Empingham, Rutland. All the learners at the school have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

It was established in 2007 and aims to place an equal emphasis on the educational, social and psychological development of our learners.

The key to the success of the school is a strong ethos, developed by a highly experienced and capable staff, and the strength of the relationships between the staff and the learners.
We are a friendly school where staff are supportive of each other inside and outside of the classroom. We pride ourselves in ensuring all members of staff including our support staff have access to regular training.
All our members of staff attend regular training on child protection; mental health and multi-agency working.
All staff access a wide range of training on areas of SEN such as Autism, attachment and ADHD.
Benefits include:

• Free onsite parking
• Free refreshments and meals whilst on duty
• Company events
• Gym membership
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Group life cover 2 x salary from day 1
• Excellent CPD packages, paid induction training and opportunities for part funding of further training
• Opportunity of promotion and career progression
• Enhanced sick pay
• 3 days off paid for dependants sickness
• Enhanced paid family friendly leave

Our learners are incredibly important to us; if you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a real difference to the lives of our learners, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. How to apply: For more information, to arrange a visit and a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:
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Closing date for applications: Thursday 19th November 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026
Strong applications may be considered upon receipt

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