Human Resource Assistant

Knowsley Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the East Midlands is seeking an HR Assistant to manage HR functions across multiple schools. The candidate will be responsible for various HR tasks including recruitment, payroll, and employee support. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. This full-time role offers a chance to contribute positively to children's educational environments, with office-based work at Lord Derby Academy and occasional travel between schools.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar HR role is essential.
• Ability to work independently and provide first line HR support.
• Resilience and a good sense of humour are important.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staff personnel data and handle recruitment processes.
• Provide support in payroll and attendance management.
• Offer employee relations support and compliance guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to develop relationships

Proactive approach

Confidentiality handling

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Location: The Deans Trust, Lord Derby Academy, Seel Road, Huyton, Merseyside

NJC Pay Scale: Grade G Scale Point 19-22

36 hours per week

8am-4pm, Monday-Friday

Full time/All Year Round (52 weeks)

Employment end date 31 August 2026

Location Office based – Lord Derby Academy / the successful candidate must be able to travel to Blacklow Brow Primary and Park View Academy as and when required

The Dean Trust is looking to appoint a suitably qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a HR Assistant for one secondary and two primary schools located in the Knowsley borough; Lord Derby Academy, Park View Academy and Blacklow Brow Primary School.

You will be the sole HR specialist responsible forleading the operational HR function at the schools, therefore the ability to work independently and use own initiative to provide first line advice and solve queries is essential.

The role willcover a diverse range of proactive and reactive HR related responsibilities including; maintenance of staff personnel data, recruitment & onboarding, payroll, attendance management, employee relations support, compliance & policy support.

The successful candidate must be adaptable and proactive, with a good sense of humour and resilience. You must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential matters sensitively. The ability to develop positive relationships across the school is key to success in this role.

This is a mid-level position, therefore inorder to seamlessly adapt to the demands of this position, you will need to have previous experience of working in a similar position.Support in the role will be provided through Central HR resources who will be available to offer training and supervision on a regular basis.

You will be a key member of our school communities, including the wider HR Team who are distributed across the Trust. Your normal place of work will be Lord Derby Academy, however regular travel (once per week) between the three schools will be required as part of the role.

This is a great opportunity to contribute ideas, grow your skills and be part of a forward-thinking department. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and develop your HR career, we’d love to hear from you.

The Dean Trust is an educational charity established in April 2012, that currently comprises of 11 academies, 6 secondary, 4 primaries and 1 through school, operating in 3 hubs covering Trafford, Manchester, Knowsley and Wigan local authority areas, including some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Trust has seen steady growth since incorporation and aspires to grow further in the future.

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: 9AM MONDAY 26 TH JANUARY 2026

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.