HR Assistant | Supportive All-Through School | Sutton

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

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.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to the schools 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.

• 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

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.

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

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.