HR Admin Assistant

Essex; Duckend Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a part-time HR Administrative Assistant. The role requires an efficient, organized individual who is professional and an effective communicator, contributing to a friendly school environment. The position offers a welcoming atmosphere, professional development, and a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare. Candidates must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK. Training will be provided for using specific tools as needed.

Benefits

Welcoming atmosphere

Professional development opportunities

Access to partnerships with other schools

Qualifications

• Efficient and organized individual for HR Administrative Assistant role.
• Professional, confidential with effective communication skills.
• Experience using Arbor desirable but full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the HR administrative functions of the school.
• Communicate effectively within the school community.
• Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Arbor

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2168-167S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: Scale 3 Point 5-6

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 19/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 6th March 2026

• Scale 3 point 5-6 (£13.26 to £13.47 per hour)
• 16.5 hours per week (Monday 8:30am-2pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 3:30pm and Thursday 8:30am to 2pm) term time only.

We are seeking to appoint an efficient, happy, highly organised and motivated individual to take on the position of HR Administrative Assistant in our small admin team within our friendly village school which is part of the Attain Partnership family of schools.

We are looking for a candidate who will be part of the school community; somebody who is professional, confidential and an effective communicator with an eye for detail who makes people feel welcome. Experience of using Arbor is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

We can offer you

• A welcoming atmosphere with high professional and committed staff
• A positive ethos where all can succeed
• Access to working in partnership with like minded schools in the trust

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Hope to arrange a visit.

Further information can be found in the attached Key Information document and Job Description with Person Specification.

Information about the School

The school is located at Capel Road, Rayne, Braintree, Essex. CM77 6BZ. Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Head of School: Debra Price DFES Number: 881 2168 Phase: Primary and Nursery School District: Braintree Web site: rayneprimary.co.uk

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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