HR Assistant - SEN School

Tradewind Recruitment; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive SEN school environment

Flexible part-time pattern (Thu & Fri)

Professional development opportunities

Safeguarding commitment

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting a part-time HR Assistant for a welcoming SEN school in Tameside. The role runs Thursdays and Fridays during term time, with immediate start.

You will provide HR and administrative support to ensure smooth staff processes across the school. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR/administration within schools, strong organisational skills, and confidence handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Assistant, HR Administrator or School Administration.
• Knowledge of sickness absence management and return-to-work procedures.
• Experience with maternity administration.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and proactive work approach.
• School environment experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Monitor and record staff sickness absence.
• Coordinate return-to-work documentation and meetings.
• Assist with maternity leave administration and related records.
• Support absence management procedures.
• Prepare HR letters, reports and employment documents.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment processes.
• Manage DBS checks, references and compliance records.
• Provide general admin support to leadership and HR team.

Skills

HR knowledge

Administration

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

HR Assistant

Tameside, Greater Manchester

Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Part-Time | Thursdays & Fridays | Term Time Only

Immediate Start Available

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming SEN school in Tameside, seeking a professional and organised HR Assistant to join their team on a part-time basis, working Thursdays and Fridays.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or HR professional looking for a flexible role within a rewarding educational environment.

The successful candidate will provide HR and administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of staff processes across the school.

The Role

• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records
• Monitoring and recording staff sickness absence
• Coordinating and processing return-to-work documentation and meetings
• Supporting the administration of maternity leave, including correspondence and record keeping
• Assisting with absence management procedures
• Preparing HR letters, reports and employment documentation
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and safer recruitment processes
• Managing DBS checks, references and compliance records
• Providing general administrative support to the leadership and HR team

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant, HR Administrator, or School Administration role
• Knowledge of sickness absence management, return-to-work procedures and maternity administration
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to work
• Experience working within a school environment is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• A supportive and welcoming SEN school environment
• Flexible part-time working pattern (Thursdays and Fridays)
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Safeguarding Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.