HR Officer – SEN School in Westminster

Marchant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Westminster is looking for a dedicated HR Officer to join their team. This full-time permanent role will start in January 2026, focusing on HR administration, recruitment, and support for staff wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have strong HR experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of staff and students within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous HR experience, preferably in education or SEN settings.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and safer recruitment practices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR administration and maintain employee records.
• Support recruitment for teaching and support staff.
• Handle onboarding processes ensuring compliance with documentation.
• Maintain the Single Central Record and ensure safeguarding.
• Prepare staff contracts and HR documentation.
• Support absence monitoring and personnel queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Solution-focused attitude

Education

CIPD Level 3 or willingness to work towards it

Tools

HR and MIS systems

Job description

We are currently seeking an organised confident and dedicated HR Officer to join a highly respected SEN school in Westminster. This is a full-time permanent position starting January 2026 offering an exceptional opportunity to support the HR function within a specialist school committed to transforming the lives of children with additional needs.

About the School

This Westminster SEN school is widely recognised for its compassionate ethos child‑centred approach and outstanding commitment to supporting pupils with a diverse range of learning behavioural and emotional needs. The school provides a nurturing structured and inclusive environment with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team working closely to support every learner.

Staff wellbeing and teamwork are central to the schools values. The leadership team fosters a warm collaborative culture ensuring that all staff receive the support training and guidance needed to excel in their roles. As part of the HR team you will play an instrumental role in maintaining high standards of compliance and supporting the recruitment and retention of exceptional staff.

About the Role

As HR Officer you will be responsible for providing efficient accurate and professional HR support across the school. Key responsibilities include :

Managing day‑to‑day HR administration and maintaining accurate employee records

Supporting the recruitment cycle for both teaching and support staff including advertising shortlisting and interview coordination

Handling onboarding processes ensuring compliance with safer recruitment, DBS checks, references and Right‑to‑Work documentation

Maintaining the Single Central Record (SCR) and ensuring all safeguarding requirements are fully met

Preparing staff contracts variations and HR documentation

Supporting absence monitoring staff wellbeing initiatives and personnel queries

Assisting with CPD tracking staff induction processes and appraisal administration

Working closely with senior leaders, SEND professionals and support staff teams to meet the schools HR needs

This role requires a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills and a calm supportive manner when dealing with sensitive information or staff queries.

Experience and Qualifications

Previous HR experience (education or SEN settings desirable but not essential)

Strong understanding of HR processes and safer recruitment practices

Excellent administrative skills with a high level of accuracy and organisation

Confident working with HR and MIS systems

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally

CIPD Level 3 or willingness to work towards it is an advantage

Strong interpersonal skills and a positive solution‑focused attitude

Salary

Paid according to experience and aligned with local support staff pay scales.

Application

This HR Officer role presents an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive SEN school in Westminster where your work will contribute directly to the success and wellbeing of staff and pupils. Please send your CV as soon as possible to apply.