HR Administrative Assistant

Team Multi Academy Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension (LGPS)

Health & wellbeing benefits

Work-life balance days

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

TEAM Multi Academy Trust is seeking a friendly, organised HR Administrative Assistant to join our central team in the Newport, Barnstaple offices. The role supports recruitment, onboarding and payroll administration across nine primary schools and a Management Partnership.

You will handle HR tasks with care, maintain employee records, help with inductions and absence management, and work closely with colleagues to ensure confidential information is protected.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or payroll is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, onboarding and induction administration.
• Absence management and payroll administration.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR filing.

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: HR Administrative Assistant

Start Date: Monday 7th November 2026

Salary: £13.91 (Grade C)

Hours Per Week: 30 (08:45am - 03:15pm Monday to Friday including 30 minutes unpaid lunch)

Status: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Monday 12th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 19th October 2026

Join our Central Team

TEAM Multi-Academ Trust is looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic HR Administrative Assistant to join our supportive central team, based in the TEAM Central Offices in Newport, Barnstaple.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and values-led Trust supporting 9 primary schools and 1 Management Partnership.

Our people are at the heart of TEAM and you'll play an important role in providing a welcoming, efficient and approachable HR service across the Trust. No two days will be quite the same, with the role covering a variety of HR tasks including recruitment, onboarding, induction, absence and payroll administration, as well as keeping employee records up to date.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You will need to be confident working with a range of people, able to manage competing priorities and understand the importance of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Previous experience of HR administration, payroll processes or working within an educational setting would be desirable, but is not essential. Experience of HR and payroll systems, including iTrent, would be a real bonus. More importantly, we are looking for someone with strong administrative skills, a positive and flexible approach and an enthusiasm for developing their knowledge and experience within HR.

This is an exciting time to join TEAM Multi Academy Trust and an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their HR career while making a positive contribution to the staff, schools and communities within our Trust.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Briony Parsons, Chief Finance & Operations Officer via [e-mail]

As this post is advertised on multiple platforms, we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of suitable applications; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at their earliest opportunity.

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.