HR Assistant | Supportive All-Through School | Sutton

Position: HR Assistant
Location: Sutton
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

HR Assistant Role in a Supportive All-Through School

A Supportive All-Through School in Sutton is seeking to appoint an organised and enthusiastic HR Assistant to join its dedicated support staff team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a welcoming school where staff are highly valued and effective Human Resources support is recognised as an essential part of delivering an outstanding education.

The school has a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, high standards, and commitment to staff wellbeing. Employees benefit from approachable leadership, excellent professional development opportunities, and a collaborative working environment where everyone contributes to the success of the school community.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the school's HR function, ensuring that recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and personnel administration are delivered efficiently and accurately.

Working closely with the HR Manager, School Business Manager, and senior leadership team, you will assist with recruitment campaigns, coordinate interview arrangements, complete safer recruitment checks, maintain confidential employee records, prepare contracts and correspondence, and support staff throughout the employee lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills who is looking to develop their career within Human Resources in an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across all HR activities

• Assist with recruitment, interviews, and onboarding processes

• Coordinate safer recruitment and pre-employment compliance checks

• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records

• Prepare contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation

• Support staff induction and mandatory training records

• Assist with absence monitoring and HR reporting

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and employment legislation

The School Environment

This Supportive All-Through School in Sutton provides a nurturing and ambitious learning environment for pupils from primary through to sixth form. The school is committed to creating a positive culture where both students and staff are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The HR team plays a vital role in supporting colleagues across the school, helping to recruit, retain, and develop talented staff while ensuring efficient and compliant HR processes. Staff enjoy a friendly atmosphere, strong leadership, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an HR, administrative, or office support role

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload effectively

Desirable

• Experience working within a school or educational setting

• Knowledge of safer recruitment and employment legislation

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards one

• Experience using HR information systems or school management software

How to Apply

To be considered for this HR Assistant position at a Supportive All-Through School in Sutton, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.