Business Apprenticeship - Reception/Administration
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Company: OAKLANDS SEN SCHOOL BERKSHIRE LIMITED
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Location: Hungerford, RG17 0YT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000056916
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Application Deadline Date: 19/10/2026
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Start Date: 02/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm.
Brief Description
Oaklands school is a warm, caring and family-centred community and we are looking for someone, personable and organised to join our administration team. The role involves administration e.g. attendance records, booking taxis, first point of contact on reception and organisational support ensuring the efficient operation of the school.
Training to be Provided
Group training would be one day a month at WBTC in Newbury or online, alongside a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting.
Future Prospects
Ongoing training and personal development are encouraged and supported.
Vacancy Detail
Job Purpose
To provide administrative, reception and organisational support to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the school. To support internal systems, record keeping, communication, and school procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Reception and Communication
- Act as the first point of contact for visitors, families, and professionals
- Answer calls, emails, and face-to-face queries in a professional and supportive manner
- Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
- Administrative Support e.g. booking taxis, dealing with deliveries and lunches.
- Support the Headteacher, SENCo and senior staff with general administration and diary coordination
- Assist with school admissions, data entry, and maintaining pupil records
- Manage filing, documentation, and use of internal systems (e.g. safeguarding, attendance, medical, etc.)
Organisation and Record-Keeping
- Maintain accurate attendance, registers and contact records
- Support preparation for meetings, reports, and school events
- Monitor office supplies and liaise with suppliers and services as needed
Safeguarding and Professional Conduct
Follow Oaklands School‘s safeguarding procedures and attend relevant training. Act with integrity, respect, and confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Other Information
As this is working in a school applicants would need to pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.