Part time HR Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Tameside; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate (£14-£20 per hour

Access to CPD courses

Referral scheme

Interview preparation and support

Ongoing support from consultant

Online timesheets portal

Networking events

Holiday pay included

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a confident and organised HR Assistant to support day-to-day HR services across three large secondary schools within a prestigious Tameside Trust.

The role focuses on HR inbox management and recruitment administration, including posting adverts and preparing offer letters. The position is 20 hours per week, 12pm-4pm, Monday to Friday, with a potential shift to 8am-12pm for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills to manage a busy inbox and priorities.
• Professional communication with candidates, school colleagues and referees; handle confidential information carefully.
• Understanding of safer recruitment and DBS checks.
• Support recruitment administration including adverts, offer letters, references and DBS paperwork.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the HR inbox, triage messages and direct them to the appropriate colleagues.
• Support recruitment: posting job adverts, sending offer letters, and chasing references.
• Gather documentation needed to process DBS applications and ensure safer recruitment checks.
• Provide general HR and recruitment administration across three large secondary schools within the Trust.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Professional communication

Job description

Part-time HR Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a confident and organised HR Assistant to support the day‑to‑day HR service across a prestigious Tameside Trust comprising three large secondary schools.

This part-time role will focus on managing the HR inbox, directing enquiries to the right colleagues and supporting recruitment administration, including posting job adverts and preparing offer letters.

You will work 20 hours per week, 12pm-4pm Monday to Friday, with the possibility of changing to 8am-12pm for the right candidate. Pay is £14-£20 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Have strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage a busy inbox and prioritise enquiries.
• Communicate professionally with candidates, school colleagues and referees, and handle confidential information carefully.
• Have an understanding of safer recruitment and the importance of accurate pre‑employment checks.
• Be confident supporting recruitment administration, including job adverts, offer letters, references and DBS paperwork.
• Provide a CV with full employment and education history, explaining any gaps in employment.
• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, relevant reference checks and Overseas Police Clearances if applicable.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

The role

The successful candidate will provide practical HR and recruitment administration across three large secondary schools within a prestigious Tameside Trust. You will monitor the HR inbox, triage messages and direct them to the appropriate colleagues, helping ensure enquiries are dealt with promptly.

A key part of the role will be supporting recruitment: preparing and posting job adverts, communicating with candidates, sending offer letters, and sending, receiving and chasing references. You will also gather the relevant documentation needed to process DBS applications and support safer recruitment checks.

This is a varied part‑time position suited to someone who is organised, discreet and comfortable managing detailed administrative tasks. The standard hours are 12pm-4pm each weekday, with the option of 8am-12pm for the right candidate. The hourly rate is £14-£20, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay and access to a wide range of education opportunities.
• Access to 2,500 accredited CPD courses through our exclusive partnership with The National College.
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward.
• Full interview preparation and assistance, so you feel prepared and confident.
• Ongoing support from your consultant throughout your placement.
• A straightforward online portal for timesheets and availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.
• Top rates of pay; rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, which can be accrued upon request.
• More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter.

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