Receptionist/Office Assistant

Becket Primary School, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6DH

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £604.00 Annually (Actual)

Receptionist/Office Assistant job summary

We are looking for an organised, friendly, and proactive individual to join our vibrant and fast-paced school office. This is an exciting opportunity to become an essential part of our school community and support the smooth running of daily operations. As a key member of our front-office team, you will be the first point of contact for pupils, parents, staff, and visitors. You will provide high-quality administrative support across a wide range of tasks, ensuring the office runs efficiently and professionally at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Welcoming parents, pupils, visitors, and contractors

Responding to telephone, email, and in-person enquiries

Maintaining pupil records and supporting attendance procedures

Providing administrative support to senior leaders and teaching staff

Managing office supplies, filing systems, and general administration

Assisting with school communications, newsletters, and correspondence

Supporting admissions, events, and day-to-day school operations

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Warm, approachable, and able to remain calm under pressure

A strong communicator with a positive, “can-do” attitude

Confident using IT systems (training provided where needed)

Experienced in administration (school experience is an advantage but not essential)

What We Offer

A friendly, welcoming and supportive school environment

Opportunities for training and professional development

The chance to make a meaningful difference to our school community where no two days are the same

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

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Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Becket Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Becket Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/becket-primary-school

Becket is a friendly Primary School, Preschool and Nursery, serving its local community in mid-Worle. We like to achieve a positive family atmosphere in school - promoting a feeling of belonging to a caring community - which in turn creates confidence and security for the children.

We pride ourselves on the quality and warmth of relationships between children, staff and families. We believe in supporting the whole family in order to get the best from every child. We have an excellent Family support and Pastoral care system to nurture our school community.

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