HR Assistant Salary : Local Government Terms and Conditions. NJCE Grade 3, point 5 to 9 You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply.
Term Time (plus two weeks, 10 days in non-term time)
FTE Salary £23,583 - £27,254 - Actual Salary received £23,536 - £25,074
Working hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent Come and join our amazing team!
Abbots Lea School is a large, highly successful special school educating nearly 300 students aged 319. Our students have Autism and associated complex learning differences, and we provide the highly personalised teaching and specialist multidisciplinary support they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our vision is to be the International Centre of Excellence for Autism Education, Research and Professional Development.
We are proud of the inclusive, innovative, and supportive culture we have built and we are looking for talented individuals to grow with us.
The Role This is an exciting, varied, and genuinely impactful role within our busy School Business Support Team. As HR Assistant, you will be the backbone of our HR operations, providing essential administrative support to the HR Manager across the full employee lifecycle.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Coordinating end-to-end staff recruitment from advertising vacancies and managing applications to pre-employment checks, issuing contracts, and supporting staff induction
Administering monthly payroll activities and maintaining accurate staff pay records
Coordinating and documenting low-level absence review and probationary meetings, providing feedback and data to the HR Manager to support informed decision-making
Maintaining comprehensive, up-to-date staff records, including absence and probation tracking, in full compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR
Administering CPD, appraisal, training, and staff performance records
Producing and analysing personnel data, including reports for the strategic leadership team and external agencies
Using available information to continually review and improve processes, maximising the use of technology to keep the school running efficiently What Were Looking For Essential qualifications and experience: Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
CIPD Level 3 Certificate (or working towards)
Demonstrable knowledge of HR practices, procedures, and relevant employment legislation
Experience providing HR support within a large organisation
Exceptional IT skills, including Word, Excel (including formulae), and Outlook, with the ability to adapt quickly to bespoke software
Strong analytical and data skills, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to explain complex HR information clearly and sensitively
Experience dealing with difficult and emotive situations with professionalism and discretion
A commitment to confidentiality and the highest professional standards Desirable:
CIPD Level 5 (or actively working towards it)
Experience of high-volume recruitment and onboarding
Experience administering monthly payroll
Understanding of Local Government and/or Teachers terms and conditions Why Join Us?
Be part of a school with a genuine, values-led mission that makes a real difference to young peoples lives
Benefit from full support, mentoring, and structured guidance from an experienced HR Manager
Access excellent career development opportunities and continuing professional development
Join a collaborative, friendly team in a rewarding and dynamic working environment
Enjoy Local Government terms and conditions with a competitive salary
For further information, to request an application pack, or to arrange a pre-application visit to the school. xkybehq
This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Term Time (plus two weeks, 10 days in non-term time)
FTE Salary £23,583 - £27,254 - Actual Salary received £23,536 - £25,074
Working hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am 4.00pm
Contract: Permanent Come and join our amazing team!
Abbots Lea School is a large, highly successful special school educating nearly 300 students aged 319. Our students have Autism and associated complex learning differences, and we provide the highly personalised teaching and specialist multidisciplinary support they need to thrive and reach their full potential.
Our vision is to be the International Centre of Excellence for Autism Education, Research and Professional Development.
We are proud of the inclusive, innovative, and supportive culture we have built and we are looking for talented individuals to grow with us.
The Role This is an exciting, varied, and genuinely impactful role within our busy School Business Support Team. As HR Assistant, you will be the backbone of our HR operations, providing essential administrative support to the HR Manager across the full employee lifecycle.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Coordinating end-to-end staff recruitment from advertising vacancies and managing applications to pre-employment checks, issuing contracts, and supporting staff induction
Administering monthly payroll activities and maintaining accurate staff pay records
Coordinating and documenting low-level absence review and probationary meetings, providing feedback and data to the HR Manager to support informed decision-making
Maintaining comprehensive, up-to-date staff records, including absence and probation tracking, in full compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR
Administering CPD, appraisal, training, and staff performance records
Producing and analysing personnel data, including reports for the strategic leadership team and external agencies
Using available information to continually review and improve processes, maximising the use of technology to keep the school running efficiently What Were Looking For Essential qualifications and experience: Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
CIPD Level 3 Certificate (or working towards)
Demonstrable knowledge of HR practices, procedures, and relevant employment legislation
Experience providing HR support within a large organisation
Exceptional IT skills, including Word, Excel (including formulae), and Outlook, with the ability to adapt quickly to bespoke software
Strong analytical and data skills, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to explain complex HR information clearly and sensitively
Experience dealing with difficult and emotive situations with professionalism and discretion
A commitment to confidentiality and the highest professional standards Desirable:
CIPD Level 5 (or actively working towards it)
Experience of high-volume recruitment and onboarding
Experience administering monthly payroll
Understanding of Local Government and/or Teachers terms and conditions Why Join Us?
Be part of a school with a genuine, values-led mission that makes a real difference to young peoples lives
Benefit from full support, mentoring, and structured guidance from an experienced HR Manager
Access excellent career development opportunities and continuing professional development
Join a collaborative, friendly team in a rewarding and dynamic working environment
Enjoy Local Government terms and conditions with a competitive salary
For further information, to request an application pack, or to arrange a pre-application visit to the school. xkybehq
This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
