HR Admin Assistant
The Woodlands School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 10am
Date listed
7 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £9,436.00 Annually (Actual)
HR Admin Assistant job summary
Job Title: HR Admin Assistant
Location: The Woodlands School, Hazeley Campus - MK8 0PU
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time, 15 hours per week over 4 days, term time only and Inset days
Salary: FTE Range: £26,824 - £28,142. Actual Starting Salary: £9,436.97, Grade D
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and organised HR Admin Assistant to join our busy school office team.
The successful candidate will support the HR department in providing an efficient and confidential HR service to staff, ensuring that all personnel records and processes are accurate, up to date, and compliant with school and safeguarding requirements.
This position will be 15 hours per week, over 4 days, however we can be flexible with times.
Main Duties
Provide general administrative support for HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, and staff record management.
Assist with advertising vacancies and processing applications
Maintain accurate and confidential staff files electronically.
Support with absence tracking.
Help prepare contracts, letters, and other HR-related documentation.
Support with DBS checks and safer recruitment compliance.
Respond promptly and professionally to staff queries by email, phone, or in person.
Undertake general office duties as part of the wider admin team when required. Including preparing paperwork for Governors.
About You
Good general education (GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths).
Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
Confident in using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
Discreet, professional, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
Friendly and approachable with good communication skills.
Previous experience in an office or school environment is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
A welcoming and supportive school environment.
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Term-time working and a good work-life balance.
How to Apply
To be considered for the position, an application form must be completed.
The Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment, and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Deadline: Monday 20th October at 9am
Interview: TBC
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Walnuts School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school follows safer recruitment procedures and all staff are subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Woodlands School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 233 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Woodlands School website
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