TITLE: Temporary Receptionist/Administrator - Immediate Start
LOCATION: Taunton
HOURLY RATE: £13.05 per hour
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 30 - 37 hours per week, term time only
BENEFITS: We would love for you to join us as a temporary candidate. Temping for Office Angels comes with some great perks including
1. Weekly pay
2. Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
3. Direct access to Able Futures - Mental health support for people in work
4. Eye Care Vouchers
5. Pension Scheme
6. Regular pay reviews
7. Temporary candidate of the month award
8. Temporary candidate lunches/treats
9. Online timesheets
10. A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support
THE ROLE: We are seeking an enthusiastic and well organised Receptionist/Administrator to join a friendly and welcoming team, who are very passionate about providing the best support to their students. This is an important role as you will be the first point of contact for visitors, parents and students, face to face and over the telephone. This is a temporary role starting immediately for 2 - 3 months initially therefore you must be available immediately and able to commit to the duration of the role. This role may become permanent for the right candidate.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
11. Provide a professional welcome, manage facetoface enquiries, and ensure all visitors follow safeguarding, signin, DBS, and health & safety procedures.
12. Handle incoming calls, voicemail, and routine queries, directing or escalating as needed.
13. Deliver general admin support such as photocopying, scanning, filing, preparing documents, and managing incoming/outgoing mail.
14. Monitor office emails, assist with correspondence, maintain accurate school and student records, and process payments, orders, and invoices in line with procedures.
15. Maintain accurate records and support daily operations.
16. Take responsibility for updating SIMS data.
17. Support effective communication between students, staff, and the office, passing on messages promptly.
18. Assist with school trips, events, marketing, reprographics, and general communications.
19. Support fire evacuation procedures, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance.
20. Contribute to meetings, take minutes when required, support wider admin team tasks, and undertake additional duties to ensure smooth running of the school
The successful candidate must have prior receptionist or administration skills, ideally within an educational setting as you will be required to have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding. You will need to be computer literate along with having a confident and polite telephone manner, high attention to detail and strong communication skills.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required prior to commencing employment. If you have a recent DBS or are subscribed to the update service this would be desirable, however a full DBS check can be completed prior to the role commencing.
This role is starting immediately so please don't delay applying. You can apply online or send your CV to, alternatively you can contact the team on .
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.