HR Assistant (Temporary - with Potential to Become Permanent)
South West London
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum (£15 per hour)
Full-time | Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Immediate start
We are delighted to be recruiting an HR Assistant to join a welcoming and well-established private school in South West London. This is a temporary position with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in HR, gain hands‑on experience in a supportive environment, and develop their skills with genuine scope for progression.
The Role
Working closely with the HR team, the HR Assistant will play an integral role in supporting the day‑to‑day HR operations of the school.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Providing administrative support across all HR activities
* Assisting with recruitment processes, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, and onboarding new starters
* Preparing contracts, offer letters, and other HR documentation
* Maintaining accurate, confidential staff records
* Supporting absence management, staff queries, and general HR correspondence
* Assisting with compliance checks, including right‑to‑work and safeguarding documentation
* Supporting payroll processes and liaising with relevant departments
* Helping ensure HR policies and procedures are followed
* General HR and office administration as required
About You
* No formal HR qualifications required
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
* Confident communicator with a friendly and professional approach
* Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Proactive, eager to learn, and keen to build a career in HR
* Previous office or administrative experience is desirable but not essential
What's On Offer
* Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (£15 per hour)
* Full‑time hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
* Immediate start available
* Excellent benefits package
* Supportive and welcoming working environment
* Valuable HR experience within a respected private school
* Strong potential for the role to become permanent and develop into a long‑term HR career
If you're looking for an excellent entry point into HR within a prestigious educational setting, we'd love to hear from you.
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