Permanent, Term time only, Mon – Fri, 8.00am – 3.30pm (37.5 hrs to include a 30 mins unpaid lunch)

Salary: Grade E (£17,819 - £18,389.77 pa)

Are you friendly, professional and highly organised and committed to the safeguarding of children? We are looking for a dedicated receptionist to be the first point of contact for our School. This is a key role in the heart of our school, providing a warm welcome to pupils, parents staff and visitors and supporting the smooth day to day running of the school.

Silverwood School, Chippenham campus, is a specialist setting supporting children and young people aged 4–11 with a wide range of complex needs. Our school provides tailored, inclusive education designed to help each pupil thrive.

Here’s what you can expect:

• A warm and welcoming school environment

• Supportive and friendly team

• Opportunities for training and development

• Making a real difference in children's daily school experience

What our staff are saying:

• “Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”

• “I absolutely love my job and look forward to coming into school every day. I love the team I work with and fully trust and respect them all. They support me 100% as I do them.”

About the role:

• Greet all visitors, parents, and pupils in a courteous and professional manner

• Answer and direct phone calls, take messages, and manage email correspondence

• Support staff with administrative tasks including data entry, filing, and document preparation

• Manage pupil attendance records and sign-in/sign-out procedures

• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

• Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception area

• Liaise with external services as needed

About you:

• Has a kind, professional and friendly manner

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Is calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities

• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding

• Is confident in using Microsoft Office and School IT systems

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 3rd July 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.

Silverwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.