Part-Time HR Assistant for Education Recruitment | 20 hrs/wk

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses access

Referral scheme

Interview preparation support

Timesheets & availability portal

Ongoing consultant support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident and organised HR Assistant to support the day-to-day HR service across a group of three large secondary schools in Tameside. This part-time role focuses on managing the HR inbox, directing enquiries and supporting recruitment administration.

The role is 20 hours per week, 12pm–4pm, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of 8am–12pm for the right candidate. Pay ranges from £14 to £20 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills to manage a busy inbox.
• Professional communication with candidates, school colleagues and referees, handling confidential information carefully.
• Understanding of safer recruitment and accurate pre-employment checks.
• Experience supporting recruitment administration, including job adverts, offer letters, references and DBS paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage the HR inbox, triage messages and direct them to the appropriate colleagues.
• Support recruitment: posting job adverts, communicating with candidates, sending offer letters, references, and chasing documentation.
• Gather documentation for DBS applications and safer recruitment checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Professional communication

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a confident and organised HR Assistant to support the day-to-day HR service across a group of three large secondary schools in Tameside. This part-time role focuses on managing the HR inbox, directing enquiries and supporting recruitment administration.

The role is 20 hours per week, 12pm–4pm, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of 8am–12pm for the right candidate. Pay ranges from £14 to £20 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.