School HR Assistant

Location: Waltham Forest, London
Salary: -30,000 - -45,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: September or October 2026

A primary school in Waltham Forest, London are seeking an organised, proactive and knowledgeable School HR Assistant to join their friendly and supportive school team. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a positive impact within education.

Whether you have previous experience working in a school or come from another HR background, we would love to hear from you. We are also keen to hear from candidates with School Business Management or School Finance experience who have developed strong HR knowledge and are looking to specialise in people management.

The School HR Assistant Role:

As HR Assistant, you will support the effective delivery of the school''s HR function, providing high-quality advice and administrative support across the employee lifecycle. You will work closely with school leaders to ensure HR processes are compliant, efficient and support the recruitment, development and retention of staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment processes.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and personnel files.
• Assisting with employee relations matters, including absence management, performance management and disciplinary procedures.
• Providing advice on employment policies and HR best practice.
• Supporting compliance with employment legislation and safeguarding requirements.
• Assisting with payroll-related HR administration and contractual changes.
• Helping to develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting managers with day-to-day employment matters.

About You

This School are looking for someone who has:

• A background in Human Resources, ideally within a school or educational setting, although experience from other sectors will be considered.
• A good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Knowledge of employment management processes, including recruitment, employee relations and absence management.
• Ideally, knowledge of the Burgundy Book (Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales).
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience within a school HR, School Business Management or School Finance role.
• Experience using HR or school management information systems.

What The School Offer:

• A permanent position within a welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference.
• A collaborative working environment with supportive colleagues and leadership.
• Competitive salary of -30,00045,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.

If you are an experienced HR professional with a passion for supporting people and ensuring excellent employment practices, we would be delighted to hear from you.

School HR Assistant

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.