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School Receptionist

Riverside Bridge School · Barking · Barking and Dagenham

Job description

Riverside Bridge School is a large and growing specialist SEND school supporting pupils from EYFS through to Post-16 with a wide range of complex needs. Our pupils include autistic learners and those with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory differences and physical and medical needs. Our personalised approach places communication, independence, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood at the heart of pupils’ learning and development.

We are looking for a calm, professional and highly organised Receptionist to provide an efficient and welcoming front-of-house service. As a key first point of contact for pupils, families, visitors, staff and external professionals, you will play an important role in ensuring that the school operates safely, effectively and professionally each day.

The role combines reception and visitor management with safeguarding procedures, communication and administrative support. Responsibilities include managing telephone and email enquiries, signing in visitors and contractors, supporting visitor compliance, maintaining accurate records, communicating with families and professionals, processing post and deliveries, supporting school events and coordinating stationery and office supplies.

This is a busy and varied role within a specialist environment, so we are seeking someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate confidently, maintain confidentiality and remain calm and professional when responding to sensitive or challenging situations. Experience in a school or SEND setting is desirable, but strong administrative, organisational and customer-facing skills are central to the role.

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About this school

Riverside Bridge School

Free schools special · Ages 4–16

Good
Pupils
249
Avg teacher salary
£49,547
Pupil:teacher ratio
10.4:1
Academy trust
PARTNERSHIP LEARNING

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

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Barking, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0FU

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Salary
£27,418.00 Annually (Actual) Support Staff Scale - 4.7
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
6 September 2026
Closing date
17 September 2026

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