School HR Assistant

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 relat...